World Beef Trade

Taiwan Outlines Beef-Import Rules

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:29:44 GMT

Taiwan’s Department of Health this week announced quarantine and inspection measures for importers, including requirements for companies to obtain government permits to import U.S. beef.

USMEF: September Pork Exports Regain Momentum, Beef Exports Struggling

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:12:19 GMT

September pork plus pork variety meat exports reached nearly 154,000 metric tons (339.5 million pounds) valued at $347.8 million, the highest volume since April 2009, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

Taiwanese Protest Imports Of US Beef

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:20:43 GMT

Thousands of Taiwanese have taken to the streets to protest a government decision to lift a six-year ban on imports of some kinds of U.S. beef.

March Against US Beef In Taipei

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:05:58 GMT

Putting U.S. beef back on the shelves in Asia caused riots last year in Seoul and now it is bringing a street protest to Taipei on Saturday.

Taiwan: No Quid Pro Quo For Lifting US Beef Ban

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:43:35 GMT

Taiwan's president says the island has not received anything in exchange for lifting a long-standing ban on the imports of certain U.S. beef cuts.

Statement From USDA Spokeswomen Regarding Expanded Market Access For U.S. Beef In Taiwan

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:15:03 GMT

The Office of the United States Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture today released a brief statement regarding Taiwan's announcement on the import of American beef.

Taiwan's Ma Seeks To Calm Uproar Over US Beef

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:50:08 GMT

Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou moved Thursday to ease a political storm over the government's decision to lift a ban on certain U.S. beef imports, saying adequate safeguards are in place to guard against mad cow disease.

Kansas Governor: Beef Restrictions To Ease

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:02:56 GMT

Gov. Mark Parkinson says he has been assured that Taiwan will soon ease restrictions on imports of U.S. beef.

Taiwan Lifts Ban On US Beef In Bone

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:48:46 GMT

Taiwan says it will lift a ban on imports of a range of U.S. "beef in bone" products including Porterhouse steak.