US beef quota makes lean-trim specification the decisive market variable

On 2 November, the United States opened the third and final tranche of an additional quota for lean beef trimmings. US Customs and Border Protection stated that the tranche covers 31 October through 30 November 2026. It comprises 100,000 metric tons administered on a first-come, first-served basis, within a total annual increase of 300,000 metric tons.