China has announced new restrictions on beef imports, imposing a 55% tariff on shipments that exceed newly set quota levels in a move aimed at protecting its domestic cattle industry. The commerce ministry said the 2026 import quota will be capped at 2.7 million metric tons for key suppliers including Brazil, Australia, and the United States.

China Imposes Beef Import Curbs | 55% Tariff, New Quotas Hit Global Suppliers 

UK's first beef exports to the United States in more than 20 years left Northern Ireland on Wednesday. This happened six months after Washington lifted a ban. Washington imposed restrictions on all EU beef exports in 1998 due to concerns about mad cow disease but has gradually eased them as it tries to negotiate a free trade deal with Brussels.

UK resumes US beef exports after two-decade ban lifted

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa-led Sri Lanka government has decided to ban slaughtering of cows across the island nation. On Tuesday, the PM told the ruling party Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)’s parliamentary group that the government would legislate against cattle slaughter soon.

Sri Lanka to ban cow slaughter, beef imports to be allowed

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