Tariff developments have created headwinds for the U.S. red meat trade.
April exports of beef and pork trended lower than a year ago, due in part to a sharp decline in shipments to China.
Dan Halstrom with the U.S. Meat Export Federation spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender about the recent data, trade hurdles with China, and negotiations moving forward.
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