Together, these investments increased MSH’s annual container-handling capacity by nearly 40% over four years.
Lower hog and pork cutout prices are squeezing industry margins, while Smithfield expects its packaged meats business to remain profitable despite cautious consumer spending.
The order directs USDA to streamline state-federal inspection programs, support smaller processors, expand processing capacity and strengthen enforcement of meat industry rules.
New US restrictions target Canadian dairy, automotive and alcoholic beverage imports, while Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on $27.6 billion of American goods.
The primary challenge is no longer simply increasing volume but strengthening competitiveness directly at farm level.