US Edition14 Republican Lawmakers Say Argentinian Beef Imports 'Undermine American Cattle Producers' in New Letter
Republican lawmakers urge the Trump Administration to balance Argentina beef imports with stronger support for U.S. ranchers amid rising beef prices, USDA data shows ground beef up 12% since January.
- Earlier this month, the White House expanded Argentina's beef quota to 80,000 metric tons and paired the move with a USDA herd-rebuild plan, aiming to ease record U.S. beef prices while supporting ranchers.
- Trade shifts—such as tariffs and Argentina's $20-billion currency swap—have moved Chinese soybean demand to South America, while U.S. beef prices rise due to a shrinking herd, drought feed shortages, and high processing costs.
- Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis data shows ground beef averaged about $6.32 per pound in September, up 77 cents since January, while Montana cattle market saw calves drop three or four hundred dollars per head after import talk.
- 14 House Republicans, led by House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith, urged Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Wednesday to secure `equivalent market access for U.S. beef exports` before expanding Argentina's quota, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune said they are paying close attention.
- Republican dissent is pushing the White House to narrow the import policy, demand export concessions, or boost domestic supply, while Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says efforts help consumers and producers simultaneously.
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