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Story summary
- U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to import 300,000 metric tons of lean beef trimmings.
- By Oct. 19, Customs recorded only 59,423 metric tons imported, about 20% of the target.
- Ground beef averaged $6.79 per pound in September, above $6.32 a year earlier.
- Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall urged Trump to roll back the policy, citing $300-$400 per head cost.