Tariff uncertainty paralyzes beef exports to the U.S.

As the key date of July 9 approaches and the Trump administration begins sending tariff notifications to various countries (see North America), the U.S. beef import market has once again come to a standstill — just weeks after it had started gaining momentum.

“Yesterday (Monday) the market died, now we have to wait a few days,” said a trader who works with the U.S. market. He referenced last week’s prices — when the market was more active — at US$ 5,150–5,170 CFR for 90 CL. From Argentina, a source reported a price of US$/t 8,200 FOB for topside.