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The U.S. beef industry faces a critical challenge as China, a key market, halted imports of over 150,000 tons of U.S. beef worth $520 million in early 2025, citing safety concerns tied to mad cow disease. However, analysts view this as a strategic response to new U.S. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, reflecting escalating trade tensions. The sudden ban has hit states like Texas, Kansas, and Nebraska hard, causing oversupply, falling prices, and financial strain for ranchers. Related industries, including feed and transportation, report disruptions and layoffs. Meanwhile, Russia has seized the opportunity, boosting beef exports to China by over 300% in Q1 2025, supported by a 2023 trade agreement and a new rail corridor. Transactions in yuan and rubles further align with China’s push to reduce dollar reliance. Traditional suppliers like Argentina and Australia struggle with instability and inspection issues, allowing Russia to gain ground. China’s broader strategy includes tariffs on $21 billion in U.S. agricultural goods and a pivot to politically aligned suppliers like Russia, Brazil, and Uruguay. This shift signals a permanent realignment in global food trade, with U.S. exporters facing barriers like plant recertification and non-dollar payment systems. As supply chains evolve, American farmers must adapt through new markets and diplomatic strategies to avoid long-term exclusion from Asia’s growing protein market, highlighting the interplay of trade, geopolitics, and food security.

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