The European Union has suspended imports of Brazilian animal products, including beef, poultry, eggs, and honey, a major trade disruption that took effect on September 3, 2026, and affects nearly $1.84 billion in annual exports. The decisive move targets what is often a high-value, premium market for Brazilian meat and stems from Brazil's failure to provide sufficient guarantees that its livestock production systems comply with new EU regulations on the control of antimicrobial use.