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Trump pushes ‘Made in USA’ beef labels to counter imports
politics22 days ago

Trump pushes ‘Made in USA’ beef labels to counter imports

The Trump administration aims to require country-of-origin labeling on beef to steer consumers toward American-made meat and support cattle prices as the U.S. faces increased competition from cheaper imports. The plan includes import activity of more than 660 million pounds of lean beef trimmings under reduced tariffs, which ranchers say would depress prices for U.S. cattle. Officials argue the labeling will give shoppers a clear choice and could allow U.S. beef to command a premium, addressing ranchers’ concerns while promoting domestic production.

Trump’s beef-import gambit spooks ranchers as U.S. herd sinks to 75-year low
politics23 days ago

Trump’s beef-import gambit spooks ranchers as U.S. herd sinks to 75-year low

Trump’s plan to import about 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef trim has unsettled red‑state ranchers as U.S. cattle herds sink to a 75‑year low amid drought, high diesel costs and volatile markets. Ranchers report price volatility and uncertainty about keeping breeding stock, while the White House and Agriculture Department tout a pro‑rancher agenda—executive orders to cut red tape, expand grazing, enhance meat processing rules, and strengthen market competition—as addressing a short‑term supply crunch while rebuilding the beef herd.

Trump Advances Rancher-First Agenda: DIY Meat Processing and Wolf Delisting
politics1 month ago

Trump Advances Rancher-First Agenda: DIY Meat Processing and Wolf Delisting

Trump issued two executive orders to aid ranchers: (1) expand direct-to-consumer meat sales by allowing some ranchers to process their own meat and by easing inspections/licensing and cross-state sales, including creating a centralized licensing process and支持 for small processors; and (2) begin delisting gray wolves (and potentially Mexican wolves) from the Endangered Species Act to allow predator control, with states encouraged to delist. The moves aim to reduce dependence on the big four meat processors and protect herds, but drew criticism from animal-welfare groups amid broader beef tariff adjustments.

politics1 month ago

Trump Bets on Ranchers With Direct Sales Push and Meatpacker Crackdown

Trump signed executive orders to bolster U.S. beef producers by cracking down on meatpackers’ dominance, creating a path for ranchers to sell directly to consumers, and pushing labeling and country-of-origin rules, while also weighing delisting wolves under the Endangered Species Act; the moves aim to lower prices ahead of midterms but depend on regulatory or congressional action and face industry scrutiny and food-safety concerns.

Trump vows to disrupt meat-processing monopoly after Beck push
politics1 month ago

Trump vows to disrupt meat-processing monopoly after Beck push

After Glenn Beck pressed him, Trump said he would draft legal action to break the four-firm meat-processing cartel that controls about 85% of U.S. processing and allow ranchers to process their own meat; current law requires sold meat to be processed in inspected facilities, though the PRIME Act would exempt some facilities from inspections. The move intersects with tariff backlash on beef and ongoing regulatory debates, with officials signaling forthcoming steps to ease red tape and expand cross-state meat sales.

Utah Ranchers Push Back Against Trump Plan to Import Cheaper Foreign Beef
politics1 month ago

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.

politics1 month ago

Trump bets on imported lean beef to cut prices, facing GOP backlash

President Donald Trump signed a 90‑day proclamation to dramatically boost lean beef imports (300,000 metric tons) with the aim of lowering ground beef prices by roughly 25% below current levels; if prices don’t fall, he may end the action. The White House is also weighing related policy tweaks (potential country-of-origin labeling) that would require Congress. The plan has provoked backlash from major cattle groups and several Republican lawmakers who warn it could depress markets and hinder long‑term herd rebuilding, and it does not specify which countries will supply the meat. The first import tranche is set to start Sept. 1 as part of a broader affordability push ahead of the midterms.

Farm-state Republicans push back on Trump’s beef lift and Canada tariff clash
politics1 month ago

Farm-state Republicans push back on Trump’s beef lift and Canada tariff clash

Republican lawmakers from cattle states are pushing back on President Trump’s plan to ease tariffs on imported beef and on the escalating U.S.–Canada tariff fight, arguing the moves would raise prices for consumers and harm American ranchers by undercutting domestic cattle production, a concern that comes as midterm politics pressures candidates on cost of living.

GOP lawmakers warn Trump’s beef-import plan could harm U.S. ranchers
politics1 month ago

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.

Trump Signs Orders to Ease Beef Costs by Boosting Imports and Rancher Aid
business5 months ago

Trump Signs Orders to Ease Beef Costs by Boosting Imports and Rancher Aid

President Trump will sign two executive orders to lower beef prices by boosting imports and backing ranchers: one suspends part of the beef import tariff-rate quota, the other expands SBA loans and trims regulations while relaxing endangered-species protections; the moves aim to curb inflation pressures as drought raises costs and major meatpackers face antitrust scrutiny.