U.S. Meat Export Federation

According to the U.S. Meat Export Federation, the war in Ukraine has already had an impact on the Red Meat arena, and that impact will continue for the foreseeable future. USMEF Vice President of Economic Analysis Erin Borror said Russia, Ukraine and Belarus export red meat, but the impact is somewhat muted at 60,000 tons to China ...

The Administration is gearing up for talks with key trading partners when it comes to the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. The hope is the strategy will strengthen trade relationships with allies in Asia. Travis Arp, Assistant Vice President of Export Services with U ...

Thanks to a new wave of coronavirus moving through Southeast Asia, American producers are finding it more challenging to get red meat into Hong Kong and China. The U.S Meat Export Federation’s, Joel Haggard, who lives in Hong Kong said local authorities want to continue a COVID zero goal, but it appears the city of Hong Kong has abandoned its plan to test every resident for COVID three times for

Coming off a record-breaking performance in 2021, U.S. beef exports remained red-hot in January, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Pork exports continued to trend lower in January, despite another outstanding month for exports to leading market Mexico ...

American beef exports shattered previous volume and value records in 2021, surpassing $10 billion for the first time. December beef exports totaled almost 125,000 metric tons, up 1% from last year, while value jumped 33% higher to $992 million ...

The value of U.S. beef exports set another record in November, topping $1 billion for the second time in 2021. According to data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation, November pork exports were lower than the previous year, but year-to-date export value maintained a record value pace ...

The U.S. Trade Representative’s office recently updated the status of its consultations with Japan when it comes to the Safeguard of U.S. beef. Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation said while he appreciates the effort to prioritize the Safeguard update, more needs to be done. Hal ...

The U.S. Meat Export Federation is applauding the House of Representatives after passing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which looks to make it easier for American Ag products to find a ride to overseas destinations. While red meat exports are on a record pace this year, USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said shipping delays and obstacles remain a major concern for exporters and their customers

Many in farm country were happy to hear the nomination earlier this month of Elaine Trevino to serve as chief Ag negotiator at USTR. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom said President Biden’s nomination is significant on a number of fronts. ...

Earlier this week, U.S. animal agriculture groups announced the Protein PACT. The coalition is the first joint initiative designed to accelerate momentum and verify progress toward global sustainable development goals across the animal protein sector ...