President Trump announced Friday that the United States will allow the import of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef over a three-month period without out-of-quota tariffs. According to the president, this beef will be sold at 25 percent below current market prices. This decision comes as beef prices have surged in 2026 due to a reduction in the U.S. cattle herd caused by drought, high feed costs and herd liquidation. Republicans are concerned that voters’ concerns about food affordability could harm the party’s candidates in November’s congressional elections.
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