Part Of The Meat That Will No Longer Go To The U.S. Should Head From Central Brazil To Uruguay And Argentina After Historic Tariff Shift

Written by Felipe Alves da Silva

Published on 16/08/2025 at 09:58

699 people reacted to this.

American Measure Pressures Ranchers in the Midwest and Opens Space for Argentina to Supply the US Market While Buying Cheaper Protein from Brazil

The decision by the United States to raise tariffs on Brazilian beef by 50% could significantly alter the sector’s export routes. According to specialists, part of the shipments that will no longer be directed to the North American market may be redirected to Uruguay and Argentina, preventing an increase in domestic supply and easing the pressure on prices paid to ranchers.

Central Brazil Gains Strategic Role

According to Professor Júlio Barcellos, coordinator of the Center for Studies in Beef Production Systems and Productive Chain (NESPro) at UFRGS, the strategy may mainly favor the flow of cheaper cuts produced in the Brazilian Midwest. Sales to neighboring countries would give breathing room to producers and prevent the concentration of this beef in the domestic market.

ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW

Argentina Aims for Space in the United States

The logistical reconfiguration also opens an opportunity for Argentina. The country may expand its shipments to the United States, filling the space left by Brazil. However, this strategy tends to pressure the domestic protein supply, which may result in higher prices for Argentine consumers.

Barcellos recalls that President Javier Milei removed tariffs that limited beef exports. Therefore, Argentine processors can take advantage of higher international market prices, export, and at the same time, import Brazilian beef at lower prices, especially from the Midwest.

Impacts for Rio Grande do Sul

In the case of Rio Grande do Sul, the NESPro coordinator emphasizes that the United States is not one of the primary destinations for the beef produced in the state. Nonetheless, the tariff issue resonated locally because the sector is highly interconnected, and there is a constant flow of beef from other states to the gaucho market.

According to him, the priority for Rio Grande do Sul is to enhance traceability of the herd, strengthen border controls, and invest in productivity to reduce costs and maintain the competitiveness of premium beef. “The important thing is to ensure that the average cost continues to decrease, and gaucho beef remains distinguished by quality,” he stated.

New Configuration of Regional Trade

The US measure, therefore, not only directly impacts Brazilian ranchers but may also reorganize the meat trade in South America. While Argentina strengthens its presence in the North American market, Brazil tends to consolidate its position as a supplier to neighboring countries, especially for lower value-added cuts.

The information was reported by Correio do Povo, which also highlighted the Argentine government’s concern over domestic inflation and its effects on popular supply amid the opening of exports.

19 Comments

most recent

older Most voted

Built-in feedback

View all comments

vilmar

#158899

17/08/2025 22:02

Pelo meu conhecimento bem logo a argentina ou quem estivér exportando pros esrados unidos vai DAR CONFUZÃO COM O EUA;pois o eua produzia 12600 milhões de toneladas de carne bovina e conssomia 1260 milhões de toneladas de carne bovia a 17 a 25 dolares=AGORA A 44 A 66 DOLARES=O EUA NÃO VÃO CONSSOMIR NEM A PROPRIA PRODUÇÃO DE CARNE BOVINA;E AINDA BEM QUE VAI ABAIXAR O OREÇO DA PICANHA AQUI NO BRASIL PRA NOS COMER KKK

-1

Respond

Nikkey

#159046

Reply to vilmar

18/08/2025 13:44

Melhor se atualizar. Nos EUA, os preços da carne não sofreram alterações

-1

Respond

Papito

#159147

Reply to Nikkey

18/08/2025 18:55

Como não ? ?

Respond

El Corretor

#159085

Reply to vilmar

18/08/2025 16:35

Eu não sei qual é o teu conhecimento do assunto, mas o do Português é zero. Kkkk

Respond

Fernando

#158848

17/08/2025 19:58

Os Americanos vão comprar a carne brasileira vinda da Argentina? Nem os Americanos vão aceitar nem os Argentinos vão se submeter a isso e arriscar uma parceria com um país como UEA. Isso é uma ideia **** mesmo

-2

Respond

Mark

#158756

17/08/2025 16:48

O brasileiro não precisa se preocupar, tem tanto **** **** que não vai faltar carne nunca. Meia podre, é verdade, mas é carne de ****…

-2

Respond

Part Of The Meat That Will No Longer Go To The U.S. Should Head From Central Brazil To Uruguay And Argentina After Historic Tariff Shift

American Measure Pressures Ranchers in the Midwest and Opens Space for Argentina to Supply the US Market While Buying Cheaper Protein from Brazil

Central Brazil Gains Strategic Role

Argentina Aims for Space in the United States

Impacts for Rio Grande do Sul

New Configuration of Regional Trade

The Soviet Union spent 22 years drilling into the Earth’s crust and reached a depth of 12,262 meters — they found water where it was thought impossible, hydrogen bubbling from the rock, granite that is 2.7 billion years old, and temperatures of 180 degrees that melted the drill bits.

A German architect built a cylindrical house in 1994 that rotates to follow the sun throughout the day, generates 5 times more energy than it consumes, and was the world’s first energy-positive house.

Gaddafi built the world’s largest artificial river under the Sahara — it’s 4,000 km of giant pipes that pump 40,000-year-old fossil water to entire cities in Libya.

Two African countries will inaugurate in 4 days an 825-meter bridge suspended 90 meters high over a reservoir — it is the largest of three bridges of a megaproject that will supply millions of people.

A company that drilled for oil has drilled 4.8 kilometers of rock in Utah and found a never-ending heat of 290 degrees — now it is building the world’s first next-generation commercial geothermal power plant, with 100 MW connected to the grid in June 2026.

China has just successfully tested the world’s first ground effect maritime vehicle, a craft that flies up to 6 meters above the water at 200 km/h, uses quantum technology and 6G communication, and can rescue patients in the middle of the ocean.

A survey by Anbima shows that 20% of bettors in Brazil already treat bets as an investment, spending an average of R$ 284 per month and reinforcing a scenario of greater risk, financial confusion, and less room for wealth accumulation.

Anvisa bans clobutinol in cough syrups after identifying a risk of severe arrhythmia, following a move already adopted by other countries, which have withdrawn the substance from the market due to potentially fatal cardiac effects.

The United Arab Emirates will inaugurate the country’s first passenger train in 2026 — 1,200 km of tracks through the desert, linking 7 emirates in less than 2 hours.

Government releases R$ 1.2 billion to build 541 health units in 505 municipalities and promises to impact 11 million Brazilians in 26 states.

The only Brazilian town chosen by Forbes as one of the 50 most beautiful in the world has 65 islands, colonial mansions, and stone streets that the sea has invaded for more than 300 years.

Part Of The Meat That Will No Longer Go To The U.S. Should Head From Central Brazil To Uruguay And Argentina After Historic Tariff Shift

American Measure Pressures Ranchers in the Midwest and Opens Space for Argentina to Supply the US Market While Buying Cheaper Protein from Brazil

Central Brazil Gains Strategic Role

Argentina Aims for Space in the United States

Impacts for Rio Grande do Sul

New Configuration of Regional Trade

The Soviet Union spent 22 years drilling into the Earth’s crust and reached a depth of 12,262 meters — they found water where it was thought impossible, hydrogen bubbling from the rock, granite that is 2.7 billion years old, and temperatures of 180 degrees that melted the drill bits.

A German architect built a cylindrical house in 1994 that rotates to follow the sun throughout the day, generates 5 times more energy than it consumes, and was the world’s first energy-positive house.

Gaddafi built the world’s largest artificial river under the Sahara — it’s 4,000 km of giant pipes that pump 40,000-year-old fossil water to entire cities in Libya.

Two African countries will inaugurate in 4 days an 825-meter bridge suspended 90 meters high over a reservoir — it is the largest of three bridges of a megaproject that will supply millions of people.

A company that drilled for oil has drilled 4.8 kilometers of rock in Utah and found a never-ending heat of 290 degrees — now it is building the world’s first next-generation commercial geothermal power plant, with 100 MW connected to the grid in June 2026.

China has just successfully tested the world’s first ground effect maritime vehicle, a craft that flies up to 6 meters above the water at 200 km/h, uses quantum technology and 6G communication, and can rescue patients in the middle of the ocean.

A survey by Anbima shows that 20% of bettors in Brazil already treat bets as an investment, spending an average of R$ 284 per month and reinforcing a scenario of greater risk, financial confusion, and less room for wealth accumulation.

Government releases R$ 1.2 billion to build 541 health units in 505 municipalities and promises to impact 11 million Brazilians in 26 states.

ANEEL declares yellow flag for May — electricity bills will have a surcharge for the first time in 2026

Oil rises 3% and Brent closes at US$111 per barrel — 7th consecutive high with Hormuz blocked

Coca-Cola’s profit jumps in the 1st quarter, beats expectations, revenue reaches $12.472 billion

A survey by Anbima shows that 20% of bettors in Brazil already treat bets as an investment, spending an average of R$ 284 per month and reinforcing a scenario of greater risk, financial confusion, and less room for wealth accumulation.

Anvisa bans clobutinol in cough syrups after identifying a risk of severe arrhythmia, following a move already adopted by other countries, which have withdrawn the substance from the market due to potentially fatal cardiac effects.

The United Arab Emirates will inaugurate the country’s first passenger train in 2026 — 1,200 km of tracks through the desert, linking 7 emirates in less than 2 hours.

Government releases R$ 1.2 billion to build 541 health units in 505 municipalities and promises to impact 11 million Brazilians in 26 states.

The only Brazilian town chosen by Forbes as one of the 50 most beautiful in the world has 65 islands, colonial mansions, and stone streets that the sea has invaded for more than 300 years.