2 beef buyer after US tariffs Brazilian exports to Mexico surge as US shipments declineMexico has overtaken the US as the second largest importer of Brazil's beef after the imposition of tariffs by President Donald Trump on August 6 affected shipments from the world's largest exporter, Reuters reported, citing Brazilian beef lobby Abiec on Wednesday. Brazilian beef, which was already subject to a US import tax of 26.4% outside of an exempt quota, now faces an additional 50% levy. Between August 1-25, Brazil exported 10,200 metric tons of beef to Mexico worth $58.8 million, according to Abiec data. Abiec said beef shipments to Mexico have been growing. Asked whether Mexico could replace the US, Abiec said the US is a large and extremely important market for Brazilian beef exporters.