Hong Kong Food Service Recovering Gradually, Good for U.S. Red Meat

Completing his first market visit to Hong Kong since the pandemic restrictions were lifted, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, reports opportunity in the Asian market. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

Expanded Opportunities for U.S. Chilled Pork in Hong Kong

New opportunities for the U.S. pork industry have risen in Hong Kong due to African swine fever (ASF). The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is utilizing funding support from the National Pork Board and the USDA Market Access Program to help fill the gap. Joe Schuele has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …

Countries Asking U.S. for Tariff Exemptions

European Union Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom is continuing to petition the United States for exemptions to the upcoming steel and aluminum tariffs. Politico quotes her as saying the tariffs will shake the transatlantic relationship between the countries if they go into effect. She told Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross during a phone call that the EU “as a close security ally …