Ireland seeks restoration of beef exports to China
Irish PM Urges China to Reopen Market to Irish Beef
Ireland’s prime minister has called on China to reopen its market to Irish beef exports during a state visit to Beijing.
According to reporting by Reuters via The Standard, Taoiseach Micheál Martin raised the issue with Chinese officials during a five day diplomatic visit. The visit was aimed at strengthening trade relations.
Irish beef exports to China have been suspended since 2024 following a BSE case. The visit comes as China introduces new beef import quotas and additional tariffs affecting global suppliers.
Martin also raised concerns about China’s recently introduced dairy tariffs, which impact Ireland’s €6 billion annual dairy export trade. He highlighted the broader importance of Chinese market access for the Irish agri food sector.
Source: The Standard (Reuters) | 7 March 2026
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