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Ranchers near Mount Hood mobilized family, friends, dogs and water rigs to herd about 150 cattle to safety as the Grasshopper Fire closed in; by midday they’d saved around 100 cows and calves, with about 30 more to locate and a few still missing as wildfire season intensifies.
President Trump criticized US cattle ranchers over their opposition to his plan to import more beef from Argentina to lower prices, claiming tariffs have benefited them and urging them to reduce their product costs, amid ongoing debates about trade policies and domestic beef industry support.
President Trump claimed that tariffs he imposed are the main reason American cattle ranchers are doing well and urged them to lower their prices, emphasizing the impact of tariffs on the industry and the importance of consumer factors.
President Trump claimed that U.S. cattle ranchers benefit from tariffs he imposed, criticizing their opposition to importing Argentine beef to lower prices, despite concerns from ranchers and some Republican senators about market interference and potential harm to American producers.
Texas cattle ranchers are facing the devastating effects of drought and extreme heat for the second consecutive summer, leading some to consider thinning their herds to save on animal feed and hay. Dry conditions last year resulted in a significant increase in cattle sales, and the trend is expected to continue due to the impact of global warming. The drought, triple-digit heat, and lack of food are affecting every aspect of the cattle industry, from milk production to reproduction, ultimately leading to higher beef prices.