Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Promotes Fair Competition in Livestock Markets and Expands Market Access for American Meat Producers

ADVANCING COMPETITION AND ACCOUNTABILITY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to support American producers’ ability to butcher, process, package, and sell their meat to consumers across state lines while maintaining the highest standards of food safety while avoiding being overcharged by monopolistic practices in the meat processing industry. 

EXPANDING MARKET ACCESS FOR U.S. MEAT PRODUCTS: To strengthen the national food supply chain and foster competition, the administration is expanding domestic market access for U.S. ranchers while maintaining food safety protections.   

FIGHTING FOR AMERICA’S RANCHERS:  Since Day One, President Trump and his Administration have worked and delivered for America’s ranchers and farmers – the backbone of our Nation’s economy and food supply.