Trump announces temporary tariff relief on ground beef imports
The 90-day waiver covers up to 300,000 metric tons and aims to lower ground beef prices by 25%, White House officials said.
- President Donald Trump announced a 90-day deal allowing up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef imports sold at 25% below market price to lower grocery prices and help rebuild the American beef herd.
- The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association criticized the plan, calling the imports government-subsidized, below-market, and harmful to long-term herd growth and producer stability.
- Some GOP lawmakers expressed concern that while lowering costs is important, the plan could negatively impact American ranchers and free markets in the long term.
- Trump cited declining domestic cattle supplies due to drought and high costs as reasons for increased imports to create space for herd growth, noting that beef prices have risen significantly since 2021.
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Trump Withholds Origin of New 'Cheap Foreign Beef' as Ranchers and Farmers Sound the Alarm
President Trump announced a tariff-free import of 300,000 metric tons of beef to lower prices, but failed to disclose suppliers, causing backlash from ranchers and lawmakers.
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Iowa cattlemen react to Trump's decision to import more beef
President Trump has announced he’ll allow countries to import more beef into the U.S. without triggering a higher tariff for the next 90 days, a decision that has drawn a strong reaction from Iowa cattle producers. Trump announced on his “Truth Social” platform that he’s negotiated a deal that will see 300,000 metric tons of […]
Trump’s Cheap Beef Plan Angers Ranchers Already Hurt by Tariffs
Georgetown, Texas — President Donald Trump’s plan to temporarily allow 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free beef imports is drawing unusually sharp criticism from ranchers and Republican lawmakers who say cheaper foreign supply could further squeeze struggling American cattle producers. Trump says the 90-day policy will lower grocery costs while giving the depleted U.S. cattle herd time to recover. Ground beef averages about $6.89 per pound nation…
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