China has suspended the import of American beef: Australian farmers benefit

The effective ban on beef imports from the U.S. to China has opened new opportunities for Australian producers and exporters. Over the past year, Australian beef exports have grown significantly, especially in key markets of China and the U.S., reports AgroReview. According to official data from the Australian government, from January to July 2025, beef exports grew by 35%, reaching 10 billion Australian dollars (6.6 billion USD). Supplies to China increased by 65%, and to the U.S. by 48%. This indicates a reorientation of the Australian livestock industry, which is recovering from losses caused by trade sanctions imposed by Beijing five years ago during a period of diplomatic tension. China, the world's largest importer of agricultural products, uses its position to influence the U.S., suspending purchases, including soybeans, even despite the existing trade truce between the countries. Since March 2025, China has refused to renew export licenses for hundreds of U.S. meat ...