China says to impose extra 55% tariffs on some beef importsListen to this articleChina says it will impose an extra 55 percent tariff on beef imports from countries including Brazil, Australia and the United States that exceed their annual quota. (Photo: AFP)BEIJING — China said on Wednesday it will impose additional 55% tariffs on some beef imports from countries including Brazil, Australia and the United States that exceed a certain quantity from Jan 1. Investigators found that beef imports had damaged China's domestic industry, Beijing's commerce ministry said in a statement. The extra tariffs apply for three years -- until Dec 31, 2028. Countries have been assigned annual quotas and beef sent to China will be subject to the extra 55 percent levy if imports go beyond that amount.

Source: Bangkok Post January 01, 2026 02:50 UTC