Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Further Ensures Affordable Beef for the American Consumer

ADDRESSING BEEF AFFORDABILITY WITH TARGETED ACTION: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation to temporarily increase the quantity of lean beef trimmings that are imported with no above-quota tariff to ensure affordable beef for American consumers in light of current supply challenges. This action includes key safeguards to maximize cost savings while protecting American ranchers from foreign imports and giving space for American ranchers to grow the domestic herd. 

FURTHER RESPONDING TO REDUCED U.S. BEEF AVAILABILITY AND HIGHER DOMESTIC DEMAND: President Trump is taking decisive action to respond to market disruptions and natural disasters in order to ensure adequate supply and affordable prices of beef products for American families.

DELIVERING LOWER COSTS FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES WHILE SUPPORTING OUR RANCHERS: Since returning to office, President Trump has moved swiftly to restore affordability, fight to reverse the Biden Administration’s inflation crisis, and strengthen America’s farmers, ranchers, and food supply.