Argentine beef heading to "Trump's grill": the impact of the U.S. market according to a leading slaughterhouse

Published 2025년 10월 22일

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The agreement that could triple domestic meat exports would generate strong growth in the industry and the local economy. We tell you what they said about how it would affect prices, production, and employment.

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The agreement announced by Donald Trump could raise the quota from 20,000 to 70,000 tons, generating greater competitiveness and job opportunities in the Argentine refrigeration industry, according to commercial manager Mariano Grimaldi. The Argentine meat sector is eagerly awaiting an agreement with the United States that, if reached, would triple exports to that country. The news was advanced by Donald Trump and exclusively commented on by Mariano Grimaldi, commercial manager of Frigoríficos. Long-term growth potential "The truth is that Argentina has been negotiating to extend the 20,000-ton quota we have with the United States for a long time. It is a quota that is divided among the companies authorized to export meat to the United States, but it is insufficient. It would be very good news for the sector," explained Grimaldi. The executive also referred to the competitiveness of the sector: "Today the industry is going through a difficult time with costs. We are left with ...
Source: Agromeat

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