PUSHBACK GROWS OVER BEEF TARIFF PLAN
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the plan would flood the market and undermine producers as U.S. ground beef prices hit record highs.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day plan to import up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef duty-free, claiming the initiative aims to lower prices for American families by 25 per cent.
- The United States cattle herd remains at its lowest level since the 1950s after years of drought, with 55 per cent of cattle country still affected, while imports from various nations have already surpassed 1.2 million tonnes this year.
- Critics remain skeptical regarding enforcement; Quilty noted significant details are lacking on how the Government intends to enforce the commitment that imported beef will actually be sold at a 25 per cent discount.
- Chief Executive Bill Bullard of R-Calf USA warned the policy discourages confidence needed to rebuild domestic herds, while The National Cattlemen's Beef Association slammed the proposal, arguing it would "flood the market" and "undermine American producers."
- Australia, which currently ships beef tariff-free at about 75 per cent of its annual quota, faces negative price impacts from the plan, while Brazil continues paying a 26.4 per cent duty with uncertain extra volume capacity.
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