China Cancels Massive Pork Order Amid Trade Tensions

The headline previously indicated that the shipment was headed to the U.S. This was incorrect — the shipment was from the U.S. to China.

The U.S.–China trade war just escalated. China has abruptly canceled a massive pork order from the U.S.

12,000 Tons of Pork Blocked

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, China has halted a shipment of 12,000 tons of pork — one of the largest cancellations since the pandemic.

Largest Cancellation Since COVID-19

The last time an order this large was canceled was during the global pandemic, which severely disrupted supply chains and economies worldwide.

China: World’s Leading Pork Producer

China produces nearly 50% of the world’s pork, according to U.S. government figures. The global market totals around 57 million tons.

China Relies Heavily on U.S. Pork

After Mexico and Japan, China is one of the top destinations for U.S. pork exports. Last year, China imported 475,000 tons of U.S. pork — valued at over $1.1 billion.

Trump’s Tariffs Spark Retaliation

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs — 145% on Chinese goods — prompted China to respond with 125% tariffs on U.S. imports.

China Accuses U.S. of Inaction

Beijing claims Washington has made no real efforts to resolve the trade conflict — a claim denied by Trump during a recent press briefing.

Trump Responds: “You’re Reporting It Wrong”

“They had meetings this morning, and we met with China,” Trump said. “So I think, as usual, you’re reporting it incorrectly.”

China May Ease Some Tariffs

New reports from Reuters and Bloomberg suggest China is considering rolling back some retaliatory tariffs — including those on medical equipment and microchips.

U.S. Electronics Already Exempt

Earlier this April, the U.S. excluded certain electronics from China-related tariffs — a move denied by the White House but possibly echoed by China soon.

China Remains Silent on Rollbacks

Despite reports of possible concessions, Beijing has not issued an official statement confirming or denying plans to ease any tariffs.