NYT
Trump Widens Beef Imports in Bid to Lower Prices
Friday, August 21, 2026
President Donald Trump announced increased beef imports in an effort to address rising beef prices. The announcement followed reports that U.S. cattle herds had declined due to drought conditions and low profit margins for ranchers. Trump did not specify the countries or volumes involved in the import expansion at the time of announcement.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/business/economy/trump-beef-prices.html
