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China imposes 55% tariff on Brazilian beef after quota fill

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China has imposed a 55% tariff on Brazilian beef, effective immediately, after Brazil reached its annual import quota. This surtax, applied to beef exceeding the quota, effectively closes off Brazil's largest market for the remainder of the year. Brazil's attempt to utilize Uruguay's unfilled quota was also rejected by China. AI

RANK_REASON A significant policy action by a major global economy impacting international trade. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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China imposes 55% tariff on Brazilian beef after quota fill

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Igor Patrick ·

    China slaps 55% tariff on Brazilian beef, rebuffs bid to borrow Uruguay’s quota

    China will charge an extra 55 per cent tariff on Brazilian beef from Thursday after Brazil filled its import quota for the year and has not agreed to let Brazilian exporters use the unfilled quota of neighbouring Uruguay, industry sources said. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce an…

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