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Trump Orders 90-Day Tariff-Free 300,000 Tons Beef Import

8/28/2026

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Trump Beef Import

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day, tariff-free import of 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef to lower domestic prices.
The White House said negotiations with unnamed supplier nations are ongoing and the import plan could affect Republican races in states.
The Farm Bureau warned imports could increase U.S. beef imports by 60% in 90 days.
Experts said a 25% price cut was unlikely and relief would be modest.

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Trump Beef Import

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day, tariff-free import of 300,000 metric tons of foreign ground beef, priced 25% below market.
Senator Tom Cotton argued high beef prices stem from a too-small cattle herd and urged Trump to scrap the plan.
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) wants prices down but called the plan a bad idea.
Sen. Mike Rounds said policy hurts ranchers; Sen. Pete Ricketts warned it provides short-term relief.

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Trump Beef Import

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day, tariff-free import of 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef to lower domestic prices.
The White House said negotiations with unnamed supplier nations are ongoing and the import plan could affect Republican races in states.
The Farm Bureau warned imports could increase U.S. beef imports by 60% in 90 days.
Experts said a 25% price cut was unlikely and relief would be modest.

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