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Meat sector unclear what Trump's tariff's mean for New Zealand

Kate Acland from Beef and Lamb said it's too soon to judge whether the announcement will lower beef prices.

• US tariff announcement causes uncertainty for New Zealand's meat sector
• 300,000 metric tonnes of ground beef to be imported tariff-free for 90 days
• Beef and Lamb representative states current tariff-free status for New Zealand

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Uruguay Wool Prices Hold Firm as Export Value Jumps 32%

Uruguay wool prices remain firm as export value jumps 32% to US$125 million in 2026, driven by strong demand from China and Italy.

• Uruguay wool prices remained stable in August 2026
• Export value surged 32% year-to-date, totaling US$125 million
• China and Italy were top buyers, accounting for 70% of exports

2h ago ·riotimesonline.com

Colombia Factoring Decree Loses Six Articles in Court

Colombia's top administrative court annulled six articles of Decreto 2669 de 2012, which regulated factoring, for exceeding executive authority.

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Ecuador Cocoa Brand Aims at the Premium Chocolate Shelf

Anecacao launched the Ecuador cocoa brand on 19 August 2026 to boost the country's premium image. The campaign comes as export values fall sharply.

• Anecacao, a 35-year-old trade association, spearheads the origin label campaign.
• Ecuador aims to become a known source of quality cocoa despite falling prices in 2026.

2h ago ·riotimesonline.com