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(1,158 posts) Fri Apr 25, 2025, 05:59 AM Apr 25

China cancels 12,000 metric tons of US pork shipments [View all]

https://thehill.com/policy/international/5266321-china-cancels-us-pork-ships/

China canceled 12,000 metric tons of United States pork shipments amid a high-stakes trade standoff between the superpowers, according to data released Thursday.

China, one of the biggest U.S. trading partners, axed 12,000 metric tons of U.S. pork orders, the data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows.

The move represents the biggest cancellation of pork orders since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and stalled economies around the world, Bloomberg News reported.

China, behind Mexico and Japan, was the U.S.’s third-biggest market for pork in 2024, importing some 475,000 metric tons valued at more than $1.1 billion.
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China cancels 12,000 metric tons of US pork shipments [View all] nitpicked Apr 25 OP

Isn't that counterintuitive on China's part? no_hypocrisy Apr 25 #1

Yes but they will screw MAGA voters who work at the plant? Irish_Dem Apr 25 #4

Subtract... littlemissmartypants Apr 25 #5

It would be a mistake to assume that's all and not just be the first stoppage. . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 25 #25

Maybe just biding their time mdbl Apr 25 #30

It's Americans who WORK in this industry in America. Not Chinese. nt Jit423 Apr 25 #39

I can't handle all this winning! synni Apr 25 #2

if this is winning, please give me some losing. nt Javaman Apr 25 #18

whow!--That is a whole lot pig---cancelled. riversedge Apr 25 #3

I would say hurrah for the pigs, who get a reprieve. Baitball Blogger Apr 25 #19

About 10 post-slaughter pigs per metric ton LuvLoogie Apr 25 #28

I have no idea but my dad always made sure to package up the riversedge Apr 25 #31

Best parts of a delicacy is the feet, and organs dreamland Apr 25 #32

Mexicans make a pork recipe called carnitas. LuvLoogie Apr 25 #40

Does this mean that China has rejected a diplomatic visit from the Golden Manchild? Hugin Apr 25 #6

I will never click on The Hill. gab13by13 Apr 25 #13

Does that mean... 2naSalit Apr 25 #7

You should be so lucky.... Old Crank Apr 25 #9

When pigs fly!...oh wait...air mail bacon...🤔 MiHale Apr 25 #12

Hey! 2naSalit Apr 25 #16

Back to point A...good description... MiHale Apr 25 #21

This just in... Javaman Apr 25 #22

Worked at a place DiverDave Apr 25 #38

The howling from the pig farmers should be fun UpInArms Apr 25 #8

And the entire supply chain Auggie Apr 25 #15

Maybe Joni can castrate a few thousand johnnyfins Apr 25 #23

Maybe Israel can buy the pork? Botany Apr 25 #10

Bibi's Bargain Bacon Butt Barn... rubbersole Apr 25 #33

I doubt bibi gives a real shit about religious dietary laws (or any laws at all.) erronis Apr 25 #34

Bibi's B.B.Q. The Very Best in Pulled Pork. Botany Apr 25 #36

"Oink" - G.O.P. BoRaGard Apr 25 #11

China owns... wait for it... BumRushDaShow Apr 25 #14

It's an enormous operation. ... littlemissmartypants Apr 25 #17

It sends a message BumRushDaShow Apr 25 #24

Exactly! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Apr 25 #29

Wait until the farmers find out Trump won't give them another bailout. GoCubsGo Apr 25 #20

FAFO malaise Apr 25 #26

Pork Rib Summer upcoming JCMach1 Apr 25 #27

tRump woke the sleeping dragon dreamland Apr 25 #35

Does this mean we will have cheaper barbeque ribs this summer? I just purchased two slabs. We go whole hog or none. Jit423 Apr 25 #37

My grandfather... littlemissmartypants Apr 25 #41