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Trump Calls for DOJ Probe into Beef Price Manipulation

11/8/2025

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Trump Investigates Meatpackers

U.S. President Donald Trump requested a Department of Justice investigation into meatpacking companies, accusing them of manipulating beef prices.
He says rising beef costs reflect foreign-owned firms colluding to inflate prices, following pressure from Republican lawmakers.
The investigation is reportedly underway and coordinated with the Department of Agriculture.
The actions come after Democratic victories where affordability was key, illustrating tensions over agricultural policy and market fairness.

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Trump Faces Rancher Backlash

U.S. President Donald Trump faces backlash from American cattle ranchers over a deal allowing more beef imports from Argentina.
Ranchers say the imports undermine their livelihoods, especially during peak selling seasons.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association criticized the deal, citing Argentina's history of foot-and-mouth disease and weak safety measures for imported beef.
Republican lawmakers, including House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith, demand fair market access for U.S. beef.

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Trump Investigates Meatpackers

U.S. President Donald Trump requested a Department of Justice investigation into meatpacking companies, accusing them of manipulating beef prices.
He says rising beef costs reflect foreign-owned firms colluding to inflate prices, following pressure from Republican lawmakers.
The investigation is reportedly underway and coordinated with the Department of Agriculture.
The actions come after Democratic victories where affordability was key, illustrating tensions over agricultural policy and market fairness.

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