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Beef Imports Aim to Lower Prices | Global News
- Published
- August 22, 2026
- Duration
- 1:34
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- Last updated
- Aug 23, 2026
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The White House is importing up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef over 90 days to slash grocery prices amid record-high beef costs — but ranchers are furious. With U.S. cattle numbers at a historic low and supply chains disrupted by pests and tariffs, the move aims to ease consumer pain ahead of elections. Yet critics warn it’ll crush domestic produce…
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The White House is importing up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef over 90 days to slash grocery prices amid record-high beef costs — but ranchers are furious. With U.S. cattle numbers at a historic low and supply chains disrupted by pests and tariffs, the move aims to ease consumer pain ahead of elections. Yet critics warn it’ll crush domestic producers, discourage herd expansion, and possibly compromise food safety — all while questioning if global suppliers can deliver that much beef fast
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