Trump Wants Beef Prices to Come Down, But GOP Congressman Warns Washington's Import Push Could Pull the ‘Rug Out’ From Ranchers

Rep. Troy Downing of Montana cautioned that President Trump's increase in lower-tariff beef imports might disrupt U.S. ranchers' market stability, exacerbating high grocery prices. Downing expressed concern that sudden market changes could negatively impact ranchers as cattle are transported to buyers. On August 26, Trump expanded the eligible import quota of lean beef trimmings to 300,000 metric tons for 90 days, starting September 1.