Brazilian beef exporters they asked President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva which includes expansion of the protein export quota to the United States on the agenda for negotiations this week with the country's president, Donald TrumpCurrently, the Brazil uses a joint quota with other countries, which allows you to send 50,000 tons of beef with reduced tariffsAccording to Brazilian Association of Meat Exporting Industries (Abiec)outside the quota, the Brazilian protein is taxed at 26.4%.According to data from the association, due to High demand for beef in the US.The quota of 50,000 tons was reached in the first month of this year. Strong demand is occurring in a context of historic declines in US cattle herds.Industry representatives believe that… Expanding the quota could open up new business opportunities. and reduce obstacles faced by Brazilian meatpacking plants in sales to United StatesAccording to Abiec president, Roberto Perosaanother way to get around the problem would be create an exclusive quota for Brazilian exports of the protein..
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