Why China's Got Beef With U.S. Beef

  • Biggest export market for U.S. farmers still closed for beef
  • Ban implemented by China after 2003 mad-cow case in Washington

China's Beef With U.S. Cows May Be on Trump-Xi Agenda

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President Donald Trump is a well-known fan of U.S. beef. He’s hawked Trump-branded steaks, and his standard order at the 21 Club in Manhattan is a well-done burger topped with American cheese.

So beef may be on the table when the U.S. president and Chinese leader Xi Jinping discuss trade during this week’s summit at Trump’s Florida resort.