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Trump Announces Deal to Lower Ground Beef Prices Amid Rising Costs

On August 22, 2026, President Trump announced a new executive order to address escalating beef prices by temporarily suspending tariffs on lean beef trimmings imported into the U.S., aiming to help lower prices and support the shrinking cattle herd. This move comes amid rising beef costs, with prices reaching a 75-year low in July and a 10% increase from the previous year. The White House is reportedly preparing to address concerns from ranchers and farm groups who oppose Trump's previous attempts to import more foreign beef. The plan is expected to face opposition but may also mitigate inflationary pressures affecting the economy, particularly in light of ongoing trade tensions and domestic agricultural challenges.

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