China Restores Beef Trade With U.S. as Goodwill Gesture for Trump Visit
NYT > World News·May 14, 2026
China has lifted a 15-month ban on US beef imports, allowing hundreds of American slaughterhouses to resume shipments. Beijing's decision to approve export licenses is seen as a goodwill gesture ahead of a visit by US President Trump. The move is expected to boost US beef exports to China, a significant market for American cattle producers. China's restoration of beef trade with the US reflects improving relations between the two countries.
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