Brazil Beef Tariffs End
With an executive order, President Trump is removing the 50 percent reciprocal tariffs on Brazilian beef. The decision is apparently based on Trump’s attempt to bring down consumer beef prices.
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Rollins Blames Biden Administration for Tight Cattle Supplies
During an appearance on Fox Business, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins placed the blame for low cattle supplies on the Biden Administration. "We are suffering from the last administration's literal war on cattle," said Rollins. "If you remember, they wanted to reduce…
Another Surprise for the Cattle Market
The chaotic cattle market suffered another surprise with the White House removing beef from its reciprocal tariff list. Tariffs were rolled back on more than 200 items, including beef. The cattle herd remains at a 70-year low, but took a…
Trump Remains Focused on Beef Prices
During an Oval Office briefing with reporters on Thursday, President Trump railed against the Democrats’ current focus on affordability. Trump said food and energy prices have come down under his leadership. However, consumer beef prices remain in his crosshairs. "We have…
Vance Challenged on Argentine Beef Decision
In as closed-door meeting with Vice President JD Vance, Senate Republicans blasted the Administration’s plan to import Argentine beef. The lawmakers said farmers and ranchers have been some of the President’s biggest supporters but were thrown under the bus with…
Rollins Downplays Significance of Argentine Beef Imports
During an appearance on Fox News, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins reiterated President Trump’s pledge to lower consumer beef prices while supporting cattle ranchers. "Those two goals are not mutually exclusive," said Rollins. "In America today, we consume 12 million metric tons…
Trump Reaffirms Position on Beef Prices
President Donald Trump revisited the issue of beef prices while on Air Force One while on the way to Japan. Trump said consumer beef prices must come down, but he’s willing to take action so cattle ranchers aren’t hurt in…
‘Ranchers Don’t Deserve This’
Regarding the potential imports of Argentine beef, North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne said the Trump Administration is making a huge mistake. "Ranchers really don't deserve to have this crap going on from D.C." Watne sees a lack of understanding…
Trump Takes Credit for ‘Saving’ Beef Industry, Faces Backlash
It can be difficult to unify the U.S. beef and cattle industry, but President Trump accomplished that. On Truth Social, Trump said cattle ranchers need to understand the only reason they have done well is due to the tariffs he…
USDA Releases Plan to Rebuild Cattle Herd
With all the drama over imports of Argentine beef, USDA unveiled a plan to strengthen the American beef industry. This comprehensive plan includes the streamlining and expansion of grazing on federal lands; new standards to deal with wolves and other…
