Trump Pushes Self-Processing Path for U.S. Beef
President Trump said his administration will seek changes to allow farmers and ranchers to slaughter and process their own meat to curb consolidation and lower prices. The move would likely require congressional action, even as the White House pledges actions to expand truth in labeling, fund small processors, and tackle anti-competitive practices by the Big Four. Legislation like the PRIME Act would be central for direct-to-consumer sales, and any changes to country-of-origin labeling would need Congress; timeline for implementation is unclear.