Trump Widens Beef Imports in Bid to Lower Prices
Cattle ranchers have trimmed their herds in response to drought and low margins, helping push up the cost of another American staple food.
Last updated: 2026-08-23 01:19:53 ET
Cattle ranchers have trimmed their herds in response to drought and low margins, helping push up the cost of another American staple food.
President Donald Trump said Friday that he reached a deal to increase beef imports into the United States with the goal of driving down prices. Trum...
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USDA data shows the nation entered 2026 with just 86.2 million cattle, down more than 8 million from 2019.
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