Provisions negotiated in the U.S. China phase one trade agreement are starting to show positives for America’s Beef and Pork producers. USDA-FSIS is reporting expanded access to China for beef and pork. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom says that’s very encouraging news and the opportunity for increased trade is there as well.
He says China is starting to recover from the worst of the COVID-19 outbreak and is in position to want more U.S. product. Halstrom says that’s why it’s critical the U.S. keep working to keep the supply chain flowing to China.
Halstrom says there hasn’t been any stoppage of exports going out to U.S. customers but there have been some logistical challenges.
Halstrom says China is the largest and fastest growing beef market in the world and the U.S.. industry is well positioned to expand its presence there.
