U.S. Agriculture Secretary Advocates for American-Owned Businesses in Iowa Visit
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Des Moines, Iowa, to promote a new initiative aimed at increasing competition in the U.S. meat market. During her visit to the Fareway Grocery Store on Fleur Drive, Rollins emphasized the importance of supporting American-owned businesses. She highlighted that four companies currently dominate about 85% of the U.S. meat market, with two of these companies not being American-owned. Rollins stressed the need to support rural America, including farmers, ranchers, and producers, to ensure the domestic production of food. She underscored the significance of maintaining the ability to feed the nation independently, linking it to the concept of freedom for future generations. Rollins' visit is part of broader efforts by the Trump administration to bolster American-owned businesses and support the agricultural sector.