Georgia cattlemen push back on Trump’s plan to import beef in bid to lower prices

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 651

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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A White House plan intended to help ranchers build up the nation’s cattle herd is causing consternation among Georgia cattlemen and generating beef in the Georgia governor’s race.

A pound of ground beef cost the average Fourth of July grill master about $6.89 last month, up from $6.25 in July 2025 and $4.39 in July 2021, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The U.S. cattle herd, which includes beef and …

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