I source meat from US ranchers. Here's why Trump's plan to lower beef prices worries me.
Ben Spell, founder of Good Ranchers, said the US should rebuild its cattle herds, lower costs for cattle producers, and expand domestic processing.
Ben Spell, the founder of Good Ranchers, a subscription company that sources meat and seafood from American ranchers, expressed concern over President Trump's plan to allow up to 300,000 metric tons of beef imports into the US. Spell believes that beef prices are too high for American families, but he thinks importing more foreign beef with no transparency is not the answer.
He supports Trump's plan to allow ranchers and farmers to process their own meat, as it could help rebuild the cattle supply, but he disagrees with the idea of importing more cheap foreign beef. Spell advocates for mandatory country-of-origin labeling, which he believes would be a significant win for American agriculture. He emphasizes the need for high-quality, transparent, and affordable beef while ensuring food safety for the American people.
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