Dan Halstrom

A significant dip in beef exports this November raises eyebrows, but hold on—there are some bright spots worth celebrating!

Despite challenges from supply, tariffs and a strong dollar, demand for American meats remained strong in 2025.

The Office of The U.S. Trade Representative is scheduled to hold a hearing this week on the Phase One Trade Agreement with China negotiated during President Trump’s first term.

The Administration announced a series of trade deals and frameworks with several Asian countries over the weekend.

Japan's chief tariff negotiator was in D.C. last week working to finalize the U.S. -Japan Trade and Investment Agreement recently announced by the White House.

Before leaving on its August recess, the Senate confirmed Luke Lindberg to serve as USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs, on a vote of 77-18

Tariffs and other trade issues were top of mind for cattle producers and other beef industry leaders during last week’s Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in San Diego, CA.

Overall, beef exports were down about 12% for the month of May, to 97,000 metric tons, much of that because of China. However, the news isn’t all bad.

Exports of U.S. beef trended lower in April due in large part to obstacles in China.   “China we knew would have an off month in April. It was really the start of the disruption and the height of the tariffs, almost 150% tariffs on beef throughout April," said U.S. Meat Ex...

Red meat exports moved higher in the month of March.  Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, said considering all of the uncertainty when it comes to trade and tariffs, one thing is clear; demand for American beef continues to be strong globally.   “...