Fifty House Democrats urged the Trump administration on Nov. 10 to reconsider a plan to increase beef imports from Argentina, warning the move could destabilize domestic cattle markets at a time of tight supplies.
The group, led by Rep. Shontel Brown (D-Ohio) and Rep. Jim Costa (D-Calif.), said recent comments from the administration about lowering prices through imports have already impacted producers.
U.S. beef prices have climbed to record levels in recent months. A multi-year drought and reduced imports from Mexico due to a flesh-eating pest infecting cattle herds there have pushed the national cattle inventory to its lowest point in decades….
Democrats Warn Argentine Beef Imports Could Disrupt Tight US Cattle Markets
