Trump's temporary beef tariff waiver draws farmer backlash and political concerns

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 31 Aug 09:29

Farmers in Kansas and Nebraska criticize President Trump's decision to suspend beef import tariffs, saying it threatens domestic cattle markets and could affect Republican support ahead of the midterm elections.

Fox Business • 30 Aug 17:42

The White House announced plans to let farmers and ranchers process meat for sale, aiming to reduce reliance on a few large meatpackers while also addressing high beef prices.

CNN • 29 Aug 16:00

The administration will permit 300,000 metric tons of beef to enter the United States duty-free for 90 days, but experts say the measure is unlikely to significantly lower consumer beef prices.

The Guardian • 28 Aug 16:47

President Donald Trump said he will permit U.S. cattle producers to process their own meat while facing criticism over a temporary suspension of tariffs on foreign beef imports.

Fox Business • 27 Aug 00:15

The White House announced a temporary increase in the U.S. tariff-rate quota for lean beef trimmings, adding 300,000 metric tons in three phases starting Sept. 1, aiming to boost supply and lower consumer prices amid declining domestic production.

NPR • 26 Aug 14:58

President Trump announced a 90-day suspension of tariffs on up to 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef, but agricultural economists say the measure is unlikely to produce significant or lasting price reductions.

Business Insider • 22 Aug 18:55

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association said President Trump's proposal to waive tariffs on up to 300,000 metric tons of imported beef for 90 days would destabilize U.S. cattle producers, calling it a short-term political move.

Fox Business • 22 Aug 18:39

President Trump announced a temporary tariff-free import of up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef, prompting criticism from GOP representatives in ranching states who say the measure could hurt domestic producers.

NBC News • 22 Aug 14:54

Senators and representatives from agricultural states criticized President Trump’s decision to suspend tariffs on ground beef, saying it could harm U.S. cattle producers despite the goal of lowering consumer prices.

KCCI • 22 Aug 11:14

President Trump said a 90-day reduction in tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef aims to lower consumer prices, prompting criticism from the Iowa Cattlemen's Association.

Fox Business • 22 Aug 00:54

President Trump said the United States will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported tariff-free for 90 days, aiming to lower consumer prices, while cattle industry groups warn the move could harm domestic producers.

AP News • 21 Aug 18:25

The White House will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported for 90 days without triggering additional tariffs, a move aimed at reducing grocery costs but criticized by ranchers and some lawmakers.

CNBC • 21 Aug 13:37

The U.S. will permit 300,000 metric tons of ground beef imports over the next three months without out-of-quota tariffs, with a pledge to sell the meat at prices 25% below current market levels.

CBS News • 21 Aug 13:00

The administration will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to enter the United States without additional tariffs for three months, aiming to ease high consumer prices.