US Hands UK Its Own Slice of Beef Import Quota Pie
Published Date: 12/31/2025
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Summary
Starting January 1, 2026, the U.S. is changing how it shares its beef import limits. The UK gets its own special quota of 13,000 metric tons, taken from the 'other countries' pool, which now shrinks to 52,005 metric tons. This update comes from a new trade deal between the U.S. and the UK, making beef trade clearer and more organized.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
United Kingdom 13,000 mt Beef Quota
Starting January 1, 2026, the United States establishes an annual country-specific quota (CSQ) of 13,000 metric tons (mt) of beef for the United Kingdom. The UK CSQ is created by reallocating 13,000 mt from the existing 'other countries or areas' TRQ pool.
Other Countries TRQ Reduced to 52,005 mt
Effective January 1, 2026, the U.S. 'other countries or areas' beef tariff-rate quota (TRQ) allocation is set at 52,005 metric tons (mt). This reduction reflects the reallocation of 13,000 mt from the 'other countries' pool to create the United Kingdom CSQ.
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