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Inside the Trump Tariff Agreement That’s Rewiring Global Beef Exports
A major shake-up just hit the beef world.
On May 8, the U.S. finalized a Trump-era trade agreement with the U.K. that allows premium American beef to cross the Atlantic tariff-free, for the first time on a meaningful scale.
For U.S. producers, it’s a historic opening. For the domestic market, it’s a recipe for tighter supply and rising prices.
- Until now, beef export tariffs and quotas kept most U.S. beef locked in the domestic market
- The EU and U.K. ban growth hormones, still common in U.S. production
- Food safety and traceability demands are stricter abroad
- Global buyers are demanding more naturally raised, hormone-free, antibiotic-free beef
“The U.K. beef tariff deal is a major step toward empowering American food producers, while also bringing manufacturing back home, from cars to chips to appliances. It’s a win for both agriculture and industry. This formula works for the U.S. economy and politically for Trump.”
- John Bergman, CEO and founder of WorldClass
The Catch? Standards Remain High.
Even with U.K. beef import tariffs removed, the U.K. hasn’t lowered its food safety standards. Hormone-treated beef is still banned. Only a select group of U.S. producers will qualify to export, and they’ll likely charge more for the same cuts to meet hormone-free and antibiotic-free standards.
As demand for clean-label U.S. beef grows overseas, prices will continue to rise at home. That’s a challenge for domestic buyers, but long term it’s a boost for American producers. With trade barriers down, they can scale operations, improve practices, and push quality further than ever.
And maybe do what’s right.
“With rising demand for cleaner beef, I see a clear path for the U.S. to phase out harmful practices. Some producers say it costs 15 to 20 percent more to raise beef without growth hormones or antibiotics. But if export demand unlocks that premium, it could finally tip the scales and make way for a full ban, just like the vast majority of the world already has. Tip the scale and pick up that 15 to 20 percent premium, now free from tariff handcuffs. It’s the perfect opening for RFK to finally ban these disease-producing chemicals for Americans, just like most of the world already has.”
- John Bergman, CEO and founder of WorldClass.
What Foods Are Most Directly Linked to Cancer?
As global markets lean toward transparency and traceability, consumers are asking tougher questions and expecting better answers.
Ask Google or any AI what foods are most directly linked to cancer, and the first result is: processed meats.
Processed beef, in particular, isn’t just a cancer concern. It’s also linked to cardiovascular disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes, making hormone-free, naturally raised beef more important than ever.
A WorldClass Solution
At WorldClass, we’ve always believed in doing it right from the start. That’s why we source our beef from Argentina: naturally raised, antibiotic-free, hormone-free, no shortcuts.
This is award-winning beef with bold flavor, exceptional marbling, and a reputation chefs trust.
As the market shifts, your menu doesn’t have to.
Secure your relationship and future with WorldClass today.
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