China to slap 55% tariffs on excess beef imports from 2026

BEIJING, China: China will sharply tighten controls on beef imports from 2026, imposing hefty tariffs on shipments that exceed newly set quotas as Beijing moves to protect its domestic cattle industry from cheaper overseas supply.

The commerce ministry said it will levy an additional 55 percent tariff on beef imports from key supplier countries, including Brazil, Australia, and the United States, once shipments