The quota on the import of beef implemented by the Chinese government starting this year has affected Brazil most intensely, with a quota of 1.10 million tons in 2026, a figure that contrasts with the 1.70 million tons exported to China in 2025, which represents no less than 48% of the total volume exported. The news caused surprise in the Brazilian meat sector, as Brazil, along with China, is part of the BRICS bloc and is a strategic trade partner of China in South America. However, the move – a kind of "trade war" against Mercosur – had already been warned by Bichos de Campo since the beginning of 2025. "The Brazilian government has been working in coordination with the private sector and will continue to collaborate with the Chinese government, both bilaterally and within the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO), with the aim of mitigating the impact of the measure and defending the legitimate interests of the workers and producers in the sector," the Brazilian ...