Beef producers ‘disappointed’ by Trump tariff suspension

By: Cami Koons

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: August 21, 2026

Words: 795

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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President Donald Trump announced Friday he was suspending tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef to help lower the cost of the meat, in a move cattle producers said would not help their efforts to restore herd sizes.

The president made the announcement in a Truth Social post where he said the imported beef will be sold at 25% below the current market prices.

“This deal will reduce prices for Americans …

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