The U.S. plans to quadruple the quota for Argentine beef imports to 80,000 tons.

Published Oct 31, 2025

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Core tip: On October 23, Argentina's "National Gazette" reported that, according to U.S. "Politician" magazine, sources revealed that officials from the Trump administration have informed U.S. Congress Republicans and representatives from the agricultural sector that they are considering importing 80,000 tons of Argentine beef. This figure is not yet final, and related negotiations are still ongoing. CNN also cited a White House official as saying that the administration plans to increase the quota for Argentine beef imported into the U.S. to 80,000 tons.

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For Argentina, this positive development will be incorporated into the framework of trade negotiations currently being pursued by the two governments, with the results of these negotiations expected to be announced soon. Currently, the U.S. import quota for Argentine beef is 20,000 tons, with a 10% tariff for imports within the quota and a 36.4% tariff for imports outside the quota. In 2024, Argentina exported 33,697.8 tons of beef to the U.S., with an export value of $188.43 million. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a plan to promote beef production on its official website, which includes: providing convenience for ...
Source: Foodmate

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