China is reopening its border to Canadian beef for the first time since 2021, a move welcomed by Canada’s agriculture minister and the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA).
The decision follows a nearly five-year halt after China suspended imports in December 2021 due to an atypical case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy.
CCA President Tyler Fulton called the renewed access significant, noting China is one of the world’s largest beef markets. “Every market matters to Canadian beef farmers and ranchers; it supports our industry’s resilience and growth,” Fulton said, adding that Canadian beef remains in demand for its high quality.
CCA also praised Prime Minister Mark Carney for prioritizing export-driven agriculture and trade diversification.
Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald confirmed the suspension was lifted following meetings in Beijing with Carney, who has emphasized export-driven agriculture as a key economic priority. The two countries also signed a pet food safety and sanitation protocol to accelerate the resumption of Canadian pet food exports.
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