Republican Ranchers In Congress Urge Trump To Put American Ranchers First

Republican Ranchers In Congress Urge Trump To Put American Ranchers First

By VIRGINIA GRACE MCKINNON, The Daily Signal | August 24, 2026 President Donald Trump announced a new deal to address the rising cost of beef, support American ranchers, and rebuild the smallest herd in modern history. Republican members of Congress are now criticizing Friday’s announcement, calling it a temporary solution that could hurt American ranchers in the long run. “For the next 90 days, the United States will allow up to 300,000 metric …

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