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May 14, 2026

China restores US beef imports amid Trump-Xi summit

China has restored imports of US beef as part of a broader shift tied to the Trump-Xi summit, according to reporting from May 14, 2026.

The move matters because it signals a change in trade relations between the two largest economies and could squeeze Brazilian exporters that had benefited from China’s demand.

  • China is the world's largest beef importer by volume, making its purchasing decisions critical to global cattle markets.
  • US beef exports to China were previously halted over trade disputes and food safety certification disagreements dating back several years.