Secretary Perdue Announces Arrival of First Shipments of U.S. Beef to Brazil

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(Washington, D.C., May 4, 2017) – Secretary Sonny Perdue announced today that the first shipment of fresh U.S. beef has arrived in Brazil following a 13-year hiatus.  The entrance of American beef into the Brazilian market ushers in promising long-term economic opportunity for U.S. beef producers.  

“With Brazil’s large market reopened to the United States, U.S. beef exports are poised for new growth. I look forward to Brazilians getting the opportunity to eat delicious American beef, because once they taste it, they’ll want more of it.” said Secretary Perdue.

Consul General Ricardo Zuniga with the boxes of U.S. beef as they clear customs in Brazil, ready to hit the market. 

 

 

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