Event Brief
Brazil fills China beef quota early as 55% tariff nears
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
Summary: Brazil filled half its annual China beef quota early and may exhaust it before mid-2026 ahead of a 55% surcharge.
WHO: Brazil
WHAT: Brazil reached early use of its tariff-protected beef quota for China ahead of a 55% tariff surcharge.
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
WHERE: Brazil
WHY: The tariff-protected quota is set to face a 55% surcharge after mid-2026.
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