Brazil’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock recently announced that the Dominican Republic has granted access for imports of Brazilian pork and beef. Three Brazilian plants in the states of Acre, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul have reportedly been approved to ship to the DR, with additional establishments in Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and Paraná also under consideration.
USMEF Vice President of Economic Analysis Erin Borror explains that the Dominican Republic is a key market for exports of both U.S. pork and beef where the U.S. holds a dominant market share. While the opening of a leading market to Brazilian product is a concern, the U.S. will continue to enjoy a significant tariff advantage because of a free trade agreement.
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