Trump Waives Ground Beef Tariffs for 90 Days to Lower U.S. Meat Prices
Sourced from 4 publications
- •Trump announced a 90-day waiver on out-of-quota ground beef tariffs, without specifying sourcing countries or trade partners.
- •U.S. Cattlemen's Association President Justin Tupper criticized the decision as harmful to domestic producers already struggling with drought-reduced herds.
- •The West, an Australian outlet, speculated that Australian cattle farmers could benefit, though Trump did not mention Australia in the announcement.
- •U.S. cattle herds have contracted due to drought and low margins, contributing to rising beef prices.
Sources
Hopes for Aussie farmers in big Trump move
Thewest
Trump waives ‘out-of-quota’ beef tariffs for 90 days to lower prices
Al Jazeera
Republicans say let them eat overpriced burgers, turning on Trump for 'flooding...
Fortune
Trump Announces Move to Lift Ground Beef Tariffs in Bid to Lower Prices
New York Times
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