How Climate Change and Tariffs Help China Raise More Cattle
NYT > Business·July 30, 2026

Climate change is bringing increased rainfall to previously arid areas of China, allowing for the growth of grasslands and cornfields. This shift in weather patterns is enabling China to expand its domestic cattle herds, reducing its reliance on foreign imports. As a result, the world's largest beef importer is becoming more self-reliant in its cattle production. China's ability to raise more cattle domestically is also being supported by tariffs that limit foreign competition.
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