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Canada Suspends Imports from Smithfield’s Largest U.S. Pork Plant Amid Trade Dispute

Canada has halted pork imports from Smithfield Foods’ Tar Heel, North Carolina, processing plant, the largest pork processing facility in the United States. The suspension, which took effect on Thursday, was posted on a USDA website, though details remain limited.

Trade Tensions and Pork Industry Impact

The suspension comes at a time of heightened trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada over tariffs. While the reason for the import halt has not been fully disclosed, Smithfield stated that the issue involves a “limited number of certain offal shipments.” The company is currently working with the USDA to resolve the situation.

This development follows President Donald Trump’s recent move to temporarily exempt Canada and Mexico from a newly imposed 25% tariff under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

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