China tariff impacts leading to lost production days at beef plants, as cold storage fills to capacity

China's 55% tariff on Australian beef, especially Wagyu, has caused cold storage to reach capacity at Australian export plants, forcing production slowdowns and leading to unusual logistics like slow shipping to avoid tariffs until January 2027. Export volumes to China have dropped significantly, pressuring cold storage facilities near major ports and increasing costs for exporters.

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