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Trump Launches Investigation into Beef Price Manipulation

11/13/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump ordered an investigation into major U.S. meatpacking companies for price manipulation, with the Justice Department and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to probe potential collusion among foreign-owned firms.
Trump claims that foreign-owned firms are inflating beef prices, motivating the investigation.
The move drew mixed reactions.
Rep. Thomas Massie criticized it as a distraction.
Beef prices have surged, prompting calls for transparency and accountability in the market.

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U.S. President Donald Trump ordered an investigation into major U.S. meatpacking companies for price manipulation, with the Justice Department and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to probe potential collusion among foreign-owned firms.
Trump claims that foreign-owned firms are inflating beef prices, motivating the investigation.
The move drew mixed reactions.
Rep. Thomas Massie criticized it as a distraction.
Beef prices have surged, prompting calls for transparency and accountability in the market.