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China’s new beef tariff could hit Australian meat industry hard
China will impose a 55% tariff on beef imports above quotas from countries including Australia starting January 1, 2026, which Australian meat industry groups say could have a severe impact.
China has introduced new trade measures that include a 55% tariff on beef imports exceeding quota limits, a move designed to protect its domestic cattle industry. The safeguard measures, taking effect from January 1, 2026 and lasting three years, apply to major exporters including Australia, Brazil and the United States. The Australian Meat Industry Council warned that the additional tariff could cut Australian exports to China by about one-third and cost the industry roughly $1 billion, with strong criticism that it could disrupt long-standing trade ties under the China Australia Free Trade Agreement.