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politics5 hours ago•9 min saved

Trump’s beef plan tests affordability posture as midterms near

Trump proposes temporarily suspending duties on 300,000 metric tons of imported beef to deliver a 25% price cut for consumers, a move he says will lower grocery costs ahead of the midterms, but it drew backlash from farm-state Republicans and ranchers who felt blindsided; analysts warn any price drop may be limited by tight cattle supplies and higher input costs amid the Iran war, with potential long-term consequences for U.S. herd growth.

via Politico|

#affordability #beef #grocery-prices

politics23 hours ago•111 min saved

GOP Split Over Trump's Tariff Push Ahead of Midterms

With midterms looming, Republicans are pushing back on Trump's tariff push—importing tariff-free Canadian meat and slapping 50% levies on $20B of Canadian goods—arguing it would raise U.S. prices and hit voters hard. Senators like Susan Collins and Rep. Ashley Hinson criticized the move; the Wall Street Journal called it dumb. Canada vows retaliation, polls show Democrats ahead on the economy, and some GOP voices are trying to distance themselves from Trump on the issue.

via The Daily Beast|

#beef #canada #donald-j-trump

economy1 day ago•7 min saved

Tariffs, sanctions, and beef imports: how US economic moves could reshape your bills

The Trump administration is escalating a Canada–US tariff battle with new duties (including potential 50% auto tariffs) and projecting a hard line against Iran, while considering a beef-import deal that could lower beef prices. These actions are likely to raise costs on many Canadian-sourced goods and energy, even as imports of beef might offer modest relief. Overall, American households face ongoing inflationary pressure as policymakers reshuffle supply chains and energy dynamics.

via USA Today|

#beef #canada #economy

politics1 day ago•101 min saved

GOP Pushback Grows Over Trump's Imported Beef Plan

Republican lawmakers and cattle producers blasted Donald Trump’s plan to import up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef for 90 days with no out-of-quota tariffs, arguing it would hurt domestic ranchers and markets even as Trump says it will lower prices and help the beef herd; critics including Sen. Tom Cotton, Rep. Dawson Holle, and former advisor Charles Herbster urged a rethink, noting beef prices remain high despite his message.

via The Daily Beast|

#agriculture #beef #donald-j-trump

business3 days ago•5 min saved

Cattle Groups Warn Trump's Beef-Import Push Could Undercut U.S. Producers

President Trump's plan to allow up to 300,000 metric tons of beef imports with no out-of-quota tariffs for 90 days drew sharp pushback from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, which called the move political theater that could depress prices and hinder herd rebuilding. Other farm groups and ranchers warned the policy would undermine U.S. producers amid drought, rising costs, and a shrinking cattle inventory, undermining long-term market stability for a short-term pricing goal ahead of the midterm elections.

via Business Insider|

#agriculture #beef #business

politics3 days ago•4 min saved

GOP lawmakers warn Trump’s beef-import plan could harm U.S. ranchers

House and Senate Republicans from agricultural states criticized President Trump's plan to suspend tariffs on ground beef imports, arguing that flooding the U.S. market with cheaper foreign beef would hurt American ranchers and slow herd rebuilding, even as the president says prices would fall. Critics noted the lack of clarity on who would supply the beef or which countries would be involved and urged focus on reducing production costs and market-based solutions. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association also voiced disappointment with the move amid long-running herd-size concerns and recent disease threats to cattle.

via NBC News|

#beef #cattle #politics

us-politics4 days ago•15 min saved

Trump pitches 300,000-ton beef import boost to cut prices before midterms

President Trump said on Truth Social that the U.S. will import up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef at about 25% below current market prices for 90 days to lower prices ahead of the midterm elections, with the White House saying talks are with foreign beef exporters and an executive order could follow; the move comes as beef prices have risen about 25% since he took office due to tariffs and supply-chain issues, drawing concern from ranchers over domestic beef production.

via The Independent|

#beef #donald-trump #ground-beef

politics4 days ago•3 min saved

Trump unlocks beef tariff relief to curb prices before the midterms

President Trump said he will exempt 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef from tariffs to lower prices ahead of the midterms, claiming the move will reduce costs and help the U.S. beef herd grow, with the beef reportedly to be sold about 25% below current market prices. An executive order implementing the plan is expected within two weeks, but ranchers oppose measures that flood the market with imports and voters continue to blame rising living costs for political fallout.

via Politico|

#beef #farmers #midterms

politics4 days ago•12 min saved

Trump unlocks 90-day tariff relief on ground beef to cut grocery prices

President Donald Trump announced a 90-day plan to temporarily lift out-of-quota tariffs on up to 300,000 metric tons of beef intended for ground-beef production, allowing tariff-free imports and promising prices about 25% below current market levels; he argues this will ease prices while domestic beef herds rebuild, blaming Biden for high beef costs and highlighting GOP cost-of-living concerns ahead of the midterms. The move follows prior steps to boost supply via imports from Argentina and live cattle shipments from Mexico as beef prices remained near record highs.

via Mediaite|

#beef #biden #groceries

music6 days ago•5 min saved

Public Feud Erupts Between Jack White and Charley Crockett Over Twin Temple Drama

Charley Crockett publicly accused Jack White of hypocrisy after Crockett fired Twin Temple for their ‘Satanic imagery,’ and White responded with a lyric-filled post echoing the 1984 rap ‘Rappin’ Duke,’ escalating a public feud as both artists tour and Twin Temple prepares a new album.

via Pitchfork|

#beef #charley-crockett #jack-white

business8 days ago•3 min saved

Historic cattle shortage drives beef prices higher as relief remains years away

America faces one of its most historic cattle shortages, with the U.S. cattle herd at about 86.2 million in 2026—the smallest since the early 1950s—driven by prolonged drought that has depleted pastures and forced ranchers to shrink herds. Tyson Foods is closing beef facilities in Illinois and Utah and exploring the sale of another in Washington as it reshapes its beef business amid ongoing supply constraints. The reduced herd has helped push beef prices higher, with retail Choice beef up roughly 23% from August 2024 to July 2026, and relief is unlikely soon since rebuilding the cattle herd could take years.

via New York Post|

#beef #business #cattle

business11 days ago•4 min saved

Tyson reshapes beef operations, selling Pasco plant and closing others

Tyson Foods announced a company-wide restructuring that closes its Joslin, Illinois and Eagle Mountain, Utah beef facilities and puts the Pasco, Washington plant up for sale, directing beef production to Dakota City, Nebraska; Holcomb, Kansas; and Amarillo, Texas, a move tied to a cattle shortage and market pressures, with the Tri-Cities Wallula plant remaining a major local employer.

via Tri-City Herald|

#beef #business #pasco

business20 days ago•7 min saved

Beef prices surge as drought drains cattle supply and costs soar

US beef prices have hit record highs due to a shrinking cattle supply from drought and disease. Ranchers face sharply higher input costs (fuel, fencing, hay). Feedlots are paying top-dollar for calves, while the big meatpackers struggle with losses because they must buy cattle at record prices and operate with capacity constraints. Retailers and restaurants can’t fully pass costs to customers, so profits across the chain remain slim. Relief isn’t expected for years, until more cattle reach market.

via BBC|

#beef #business #cattle

health1 month ago•18 min saved

Beef Delivers More Micronutrients Per Calorie Than Chicken

USDA data and nutrient-scoring analyses show beef (especially grass-fed) often has higher density of micronutrients like iron, zinc and B vitamins per calorie than chicken; chicken remains a high-protein staple but typically offers fewer of these micronutrients on a per-calorie basis. The findings feed into the MAHA push and the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines, which emphasize nutrient-dense, minimally processed proteins, while noting costs and access vary by meat type and region.

via Dallas Express|

#beef #chicken #dietary-guidelines

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

US Reopens Southern Cattle Ports to Mexico to Ease Beef Prices Amid Screwworm Outbreak

The USDA will lift the cattle-import ban from Mexico and open ports at Douglas, AZ, and in New Mexico to help lower beef prices ahead of the midterms, despite a continuing New World screwworm outbreak. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins framed the move as a necessary step to protect livestock and affordability, even as she faced criticism from colleagues and lawmakers who had urged earlier reopening. Ports could be closed again if the pest threat persists.

via Politico|

#agriculture #beef #border