North American Meat Institute Applauds Phase One Trade Deal with China

The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) today applauded the Phase One trade deal with China, a vital and growing market for the meat and poultry industry. President Trump and Vice Premier Liu signed the agreement in a ceremony at the White House earlier today.

North American Meat Institute Issues Statement on USDA’s Proposed Rule for Meat and Poultry Markets

The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) today made the following statement regarding the United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service proposed rule on meat and poultry markets:

US Beef Gains Greater Access to EU Markets

The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) today said with the conclusion of a trade dispute with the European Union (EU), starting January 1, 2020, U.S. beef producers will have the opportunity to double exports to Europe by 2025.

Meat Institute Applauds Japanese Approval of Trade Agreement

The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) today said the Japanese Diet approved the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement secured by the Trump Administration. Japan is the top value market for U.S. beef and pork exports.

Meat Industry Cannot Block California Animal Protection Law: U.S. Judge

November 26, 2019 Jonathan Stempel, Reuters

A federal judge in Los Angeles refused to stop California from enforcing a voter-approved measure requiring farmers to provide more space for animals being raised for food.