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Aug 21, 2026

Trump announces temporary pause on beef tariffs to lower prices

President Trump said he will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported without tariffs for 90 days in an effort to reduce consumer prices, though the move has drawn criticism from domestic cattle ranchers.

Aug 21, 2026·7 sources
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  • ▪Democratic Representative Marcy Kaptur of Ohio criticized the tariff pause, calling it a slap in the face to American ranchers and farmers.
  • ▪The political backlash over the beef tariff pause occurs as Republicans face pressure to maintain control of Congress in the upcoming November 2026 midterm elections.
  • ▪The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the price of beef and veal in the United States rose 9.4% in July 2026 compared to the previous year.

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