Canadian Beef Returning to Chinese Markets for First Time Since 2021
China has lifted its years-long ban on Canadian beef exports — a move industry officials hope will contribute to the sector’s growth and support future market diversification.
Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald announced the ban’s removal Tuesday, following a recent trip to Beijing, adding he’s aware of a Canadian company shipping its first load of beef to China next week.
Dennis Laycraft, executive vice-president of the Canadian Cattle Association, said the ban’s removal was a long time coming, and beef producers and processors are eager to get back...
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