Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but ranchers and some Republicans are already balking

The U.S. president said on social media that he had committed to ensuring the imported beef would be sold at 25 per cent below current market rates, making it cheaper for American consumers.

Republican Senator TIm Sheehy of Montana said Trump's plan will "make it more difficult for American ranchers."

President Donald Trump has announced his administration will temporarily allow more beef imports into the U.S. without triggering higher tariffs

Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but ranchers and some Republicans are already balking  AP News

Two Montana Republicans in Congress are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s plan to temporarily ease beef import tariffs, warning that the move could hurt American ranchers. Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT) both criticized the plan Friday, arguing that Montana cattle producers could be forc

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 has announced his administration will temporarily allow more beef imports into the U.S. without triggering higher tariffs

President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will waive tariffs on up to 300,000 metric tons of beef imported into the United States to ease costs.