Philippines

More than 18,000 cattle were killed last week in an explosion at a dairy farm in the Texas Panhandle, the countries deadliest such fire on record.

With pork production in the Philippines heavily impacted by African swine fever, the President there is temporarily lowering tariff rates for imported pork muscle cuts.

The U.S. and Philippines have made progress on trade issues of interest to the red meat industry. The agreement also is seeking improved valuation of ag imports.