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August 21, 2026
Trump to Allow Import of 300,000 Metric Tons of Ground Beef Without Tariff
- President Trump announced the U.S. will allow the import of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef without tariffs for the next three months.
- The imported beef is expected to be sold at 25% below current market prices, though specific companies involved have not been disclosed.
- Beef prices have increased significantly due to a reduction in the cattle herd and rising feed costs, causing consumer frustration.
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- President Trump unveiled a plan to temporarily allow more foreign beef imports into the U.S. without paying higher tariffsAug 21, 2026 at 11:45 AM · WSJ
- Trump says he’ll flood US market with beef as steak prices skyrocketAug 21, 2026 at 12:54 PM · Independent
- Trump to allow import of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef without tariffAug 21, 2026 at 1:37 PM · CNBC
- Trump temporarily lifts ground beef import tariffsAug 21, 2026 at 2:09 PM · The Hill