Record-high ground beef costs threaten Memorial Day grilling plans
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Ground beef hits a record $6.90 per pound as tighter cattle supplies and strong demand push prices higher; price gains have reached 24% since January 2025, with USDA projecting further increases into 2026. The White House has floated tariff relief and imports to ease prices, while restaurants adjust menus and consumers face higher grilling costs.
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