
Beginning in 2026, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce will implement a three-year protective measure consisting of a 55% tariff on beef imports exceeding specific quotas. The initiative was found to hit the United States, Brazil, and Australia. However, it would leave Uruguay unharmed and prevent any Argentine expansion.

Uruguay’s Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture, and Fisheries (MGAP) is working to significantly strengthen trade ties with Mexico, through new market access for high-value agricultural products such as citrus fruits and cereals, while seeking to ease protocols for meat imports.