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Trump Opens 90-Day Tariff-Free Window for 300,000 Metric Tons of Ground Beef Imports
President Trump announced a 90-day suspension of out-of-quota tariffs on up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef imports, pledging that the beef will be sold at 25 percent below current market prices. The move is a direct response to soaring beef costs in 2026, driven by a prolonged reduction in the U.S. cattle herd. Trump said unnamed foreign suppliers have committed to the discounted pricing.
Live cattle futures fell after the announcement, though they had posted gains of 77 cents to $1.125 earlier Thursday, with cash trade recorded at $355 to $360 dressed and $226 on the hoof. The policy drew immediate Republican pushback, with Representatives Thomas Massie and Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly criticizing the intervention. The administration framed the measure as a bridge to lower food inflation while domestic herd rebuilding continues, with cheaper imported supply intended to put direct downward pressure on retail beef prices and household costs.
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