Argentina: The government finally authorized a new export quota to China for meat from 140 thousand old cows

This morning, when it is published, the Official Gazette will contain two regulations that partially release the export of canned beef of categories D and E to China. The permit will be in the form of a new export quota that will be in force until December 31, 2021 and will allow the slaughter of some 140 thousand old cows with that destination. "The commitment assumed to export 140,000 category E and D cows to China is fulfilled," they said from the Ministry of Agriculture when anticipating both regulations, which respond to the promise that the new minister, Julián Domínguez, had made to the authorities of the Liaison Board as soon as it took office, more than ten days ago. In fact, on that occasion the promise had been more substantial than the one that is finally realized now, it had been promised to also release the meat of that type of animal currently in stock. According to sources, in the cold stores there are between 20,000 and 50,000 tons, although it is not known for ...