China opens investigation into Brazilian beef imports

Published 2024년 12월 29일

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China has initiated an investigation into beef imports from January 2019 to June 2024, seeking to safeguard local production amid claims of damage from foreign competition. This investigation, requested by Chinese producers and expected to last eight months, could potentially lead to the protection of strategic sectors, although no preliminary measures have been implemented and the current 12% tariff on beef imports remains. The investigation covers beef imports from all countries, including Brazil, a significant beef exporter to China. The Brazilian government and the Brazilian Association of Meat Exporting Industries have pledged to collaborate and provide evidence to defend Brazilian beef exports, emphasizing their quality and adherence to stringent health and safety standards.

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China has opened an investigation into the country's beef imports from 2019 to the first half of 2024. The investigation for the purpose of applying safeguards, a technical term that involves the protection of strategic sectors, was announced this Friday (28) and covers all countries that export to the Asian country, including Brazil. The investigation is expected to last eight months and will be carried out at the request of Chinese producers, who claim that the increase in imports has caused damage to local production. In a statement, the Brazilian government reported that, in principle, the Chinese have not adopted any preliminary measures, and the current tariff of 12% that China applies to beef imports remains in place. China is the main destination for Brazilian beef exports. In 2024, more than 1 million tons were exported to the Asian country, an increase of 12.7% compared to 2023. The Brazilian government says that, together with national exporters, it will seek to ...

Source: Notícias ao Minuto Brasil