Argentine Beef Safeguard Quota at 50%: What Exporters Must Do Before the 55% Tariff Hits
11 August 2026 | Yiwu, China On 6 August, China’s Ministry of Commerce confirmed that Argentine beef imports have reached 50% of the safeguard quota. Once the full 511,000 tonnes is used, a 55% tariff applies automatically — three days later. For exporters, the signal is clear: the window is narrowing, and speed now matters…