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Rep. Sam Graves Expresses Concern Over President Trump's Foreign Beef Import Plan

Rep. Sam Graves Expresses Concern Over President Trump's Foreign Beef Import Plan

Rep. Sam Graves, a Missouri Republican, has voiced concerns regarding President Trump's proposal to exempt foreign beef from import taxes. This plan, intended to reduce beef costs, is seen by Graves as a 'short-term fix' that would negatively impact American cattle producers. He emphasized that any efforts to lower beef prices should not come at the expense of ranchers. Graves's stance aligns with other Republicans from Kansas and Missouri, including Rep. Mark Alford and Sen. Jerry Moran, who have also criticized the plan. The U.S. Department of Agriculture attributes rising beef prices to factors such as prolonged drought, increased input costs for fertilizer and equipment, and consolidation within the beef-packing industry. The proposed exemption would apply to ground beef products at least 25% cheaper than the current market rate and would be in effect for 90 days, concluding after the November midterm elections.

Kansas Senators Urge President Trump to Halt Ground Beef Import Plan

Kansas Senators Urge President Trump to Halt Ground Beef Import Plan

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall, both Republicans from Kansas, are urging President Trump to reconsider a plan to temporarily increase ground beef imports. President Trump announced a proposal to allow up to 300,000 metric tons of beef for ground beef production to enter the U.S. over a 90-day period without the usual higher tariffs. Foreign exporters have reportedly committed to selling this beef at 25% below current market prices. The administration's stated goal is to reduce grocery costs and allow the domestic cattle herd to recover. However, Senators Moran and Marshall argue that importing discounted beef would negatively impact American cattle producers and discourage the expansion of the nation's herd. They emphasize that the current high beef prices are primarily due to the historically small U.S. cattle inventory, which has been affected by prolonged drought, high production costs, and limits on cattle imports from Mexico due to New World screwworm concerns. Marshall believes federal ...

Kansas Agricultural and Political Leaders Express Skepticism Over President Trump's Plan to Ease Beef Import Tariffs

Kansas Agricultural and Political Leaders Express Skepticism Over President Trump's Plan to Ease Beef Import Tariffs

Kansas ranchers and their representatives in the U.S. Senate have voiced skepticism regarding President Trump's plan to temporarily ease tariffs on beef imports for 90 days. This initiative aims to moderate domestic grocery prices ahead of the midterm election in November. President Trump vowed to authorize the importation of 330,000 tons of ground beef, detached from tariffs linked to quotas, with an expectation that exporting countries would sell the meat at 25% below market rates. Glenn Brunkow, president of the Kansas Farm Bureau, warned that such market manipulation could harm both farmers and consumers, stating that selling foreign beef below market prices is "bad for consumers, destructive for ranchers and anti-American in principle." U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, a Republican from Kansas, echoed this sentiment, arguing that Trump's approach contradicts free-market principles and would exert economic pressure on livestock producers. Sen. Moran urged the president to "halt this action, listen to ranchers an...

Detroit Free Press

A bike ride across the Gordie Howe bridge gave me hope for civility

A bike ride across the Gordie Howe bridge gave me hope for civility

Free Press Contributing Columnist Randy Essex describes a bike ride across the Gordie Howe bridge amid acrimony between the two nations.

Senator Barrasso Opposes President Trump's Plan for Unlabeled Beef Imports

Senator Barrasso Opposes President Trump's Plan for Unlabeled Beef Imports

Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), the Senate Republican Whip, has publicly opposed President Trump's recent plan to allow 300,000 metric tons of ground beef trimmings to be imported without country-of-origin labels and without tariffs. President Trump's administration announced this measure last week, aiming to lower beef prices for American consumers and allow U.S. cattle herds to grow. However, Senator Barrasso stated on X that 'Americans want US beef on the table — not foreign imports,' emphasizing the high quality of Wyoming's beef and the need for a fair marketplace for domestic ranchers. He argued that it should be easier for Wyoming ranchers to supply America and pledged to advocate for policies that support U.S. beef producers and the American cattle herd. This move by President Trump has drawn criticism from several Republican senators, particularly those from agriculture-heavy states, who are concerned about the potential negative impact on domestic producers and the lack of transparency for consum...

Analysis-Carney faces ticking clock on Canadian support for tough tactics with Trump

Analysis-Carney faces ticking clock on Canadian support for tough tactics with Trump

By Maria Cheng OTTAWA, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Mark Carney has the support of most Canadians after breaking off trade talks with the U.S., but widespread approval of his pushback against U.S.

New legal battle looms over Trump mail ballot rules

New legal battle looms over Trump mail ballot rules

States plan a new legal challenge to Trump administration rules on mail-in ballots after a Supreme Court ruling.

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith Raises Concerns Over Trump Administration's Beef Tariff Suspension

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith Raises Concerns Over Trump Administration's Beef Tariff Suspension

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican from Mississippi and former state agriculture commissioner, has voiced strong opposition to the Trump administration's decision to suspend tariffs on ground beef imports. This policy change would permit the tariff-free importation of up to 300,000 pounds of beef. Senator Hyde-Smith argues that Mississippi farmers should not be burdened with the financial impact of cheaper imported beef. She has personally conveyed her concerns regarding this move to the White House. Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann echoed these sentiments, stating that the administration should prioritize reducing costs for U.S. ranchers and favoring American-produced beef, rather than implementing measures that do not effectively lower prices for Mississippi families.

The Latest: Supreme Court clears the way for Trump to restrict mail-in voting

The Latest: Supreme Court clears the way for Trump to restrict mail-in voting

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much his administration can implement before the fast-approaching midterm elections

Trump says he will look at beef processing regulations, as farmers fight tariff plan

Trump says he will look at beef processing regulations, as farmers fight tariff plan

By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - U.S.

Economists don't expect reopening the US to Mexican cattle imports to reduce high beef prices

Economists don't expect reopening the US to Mexican cattle imports to reduce high beef prices

The U.S. is reopening a border crossing in Arizona to cattle from Mexico as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce near-record-high beef prices

Nashville Tennessean

Tennessee cattle producers frustrated by Trump's beef import deal

Tennessee cattle producers frustrated by Trump's beef import deal

After Trump loosened restrictions on beef imports, the Tennessee Farm Bureau said many cattle producers across the state are frustrated by the policy change and its potential impact on the industry.