SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazilian meat exporters sold some 48,000 metric tons of beef into the United States last month despite enforcement of a new 10% tariff by Washington, Roberto Perosa, head of ...

Perosa told a press conference that the volume was "a big surprise" because it compares with roughly 8,000 tons of Brazilian beef sold to U.S. importers in the year-ago month. China remains Brazil's ...

Brazil, the world's largest beef exporter, has geared its production system to meet the massive demand from China for lower-cost protein.

U.S. beef exports were up 5.2% in March compared to a year ago thanks to increased shipments to Mexico, Hong Kong and South Korea. The increase is remarkable given the record beef prices this year.

A Western blot analysis, used to confirm BSE in bovine brain tissue. (Peggy Greb photo courtesy ARS/USDA) Sao Paulo | Reuters — Brazil has temporarily halted beef exports to China following an ...