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The White House plans to sign an executive order within two weeks to boost the U.S. beef supply by importing lean beef trimmings for ground beef, with about 300,000 metric tons — roughly 3% of annual consumption — expected from Argentina and other suppliers; supporters say it could ease prices, but economists warn the impact may be modest and could fail to curb cattle-inventory declines due to higher imports.
Some Republican senators are showing signs of resistance to President Trump's trade policies, particularly regarding tariffs and increased Argentine beef imports, reflecting growing concern within the party about the impact on their constituents, despite overall support for the administration's agenda.
U.S. President Trump announced plans to quadruple beef imports from Argentina at lower tariffs, sparking outrage among American ranchers who see it as a threat to domestic prices and industry stability, despite White House efforts to support the U.S. beef sector through various initiatives.
U.S. ranchers are feeling betrayed by President Trump's plan to import more beef from Argentina, which they believe could hurt domestic prices and industry, despite the administration's efforts to support local cattle farmers amid record-high beef prices and low cattle inventories. The move has sparked opposition from agricultural groups and concerns about market control and supply sufficiency.
President Trump faces criticism from US cattle ranchers over plans to increase low-tariff beef imports from Argentina, which they see as a betrayal amid record beef prices and ongoing trade tensions. The move, supported by the White House as a way to lower consumer prices, has sparked concerns about harming American farmers and the domestic beef industry, which is already strained by drought, pests, and trade policies.
US farmers criticize President Trump's consideration of importing more beef from Argentina to lower prices, arguing it threatens their livelihoods and could discourage domestic herd expansion, despite economists doubting its effectiveness in reducing prices.