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Year-to-date through August, US beef imports rose about 21%, while beef exports fell about 3.6% with weaker demand from China and Korea. A strong US dollar and rising Australian supply are also cited as reasons cattle markets have not set new record highs.
Heavier imports and a strong dollar cap US beef export demand and add supply, which limits upside in live cattle prices.
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