Trump, cattle ranchers
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Trump, Argentina and US
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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday continued its campaign to cut the cost of beef, with Trump urging cattle ranchers to lower prices while several agencies announced an effort to rebuild the country's decimated cattle herd.
The president wants to increase the amount of Argentine beef imports, angering cattle country, which is finally profitable after years of struggle.
The US Department of Agriculture revealed a plan on Oct. 22, 2025, to “fortify” the American beef industry, strengthen ranches, rebuild capacity and lower costs for consumers. The plan announcement comes on the heels
Politicians, ranchers, industry experts and even Argentina’s own former undersecretary of Agricultural Markets agree that importing Argentinian beef is unlikely to lower U.S. grocery prices. That’s because Argentina consumes more beef than any other country per capita, meaning they only have so much left over to export. (9)