Barbecue effect 1: The agreement with the United States excites the slaughterhouses, which speak of "a before and an after" and pr

The new trade agreement between Argentina and the United States, which expands the zero-tariff export quota for beef by 80,000 tons, has generated strong repercussions in the meat industry, highlighting the potential positive impact on foreign exchange income, the development of high-value markets, and the boost to cattle production in a context of tight supply. The imports of beef from the United States are growing rapidly due to its drop in domestic production, and this year it would buy 2.5 million tons. In that context, at least 100,000 tons are guaranteed for Argentina. The Consortium of Argentine Meat Exporters (ABC) celebrated the conclusion of the agreement and noted that it is "a significant improvement for the access of our beef to the United States market". The entity chaired by Mario Ravettino recalled that Argentina historically had a quota of 20,000 tons free of tariffs and that the expansion will allow it to reach a total of 100,000 tons under preferential ...