Utah Ranchers Push Back Against Trump Plan to Import Cheaper Foreign Beef

Utah cattle ranchers and Sen. John Curtis oppose President Trump’s plan to import foreign beef, arguing it could depress live-market prices and jeopardize domestic production. Trump has temporarily waived tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of lean beef trimmings for 90 days to lower prices, but officials say the impact may be limited and the beef’s origin remains unclear. Drought and high fuel costs already strain inventories, and Curtis calls for a fair marketplace and regulatory relief for American producers as the policy unfolds ahead of the midterm elections.