beef prices
Trump Eliminates Tariffs on Beef, Coffee and Tropical Fruits Amid Rising Consumer Prices
Nov 15, 2025 06:52 am CST
President Trump has signed an executive order removing tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruits following framework agreements with several Latin American countries. The move aims to address consumer concerns about high grocery prices, particularly record beef costs, which have become a significant political issue following recent Democratic electoral victories.
Trump Orders DOJ Investigation Into Foreign Meat Packers Over Rising US Beef Prices
Nov 08, 2025 07:39 am CST
President Trump has launched a Department of Justice investigation into foreign-owned meat packing companies, alleging price fixing and market manipulation are behind record-high beef prices in the United States. The move comes amid concerns about market concentration and follows years of drought that have reduced US cattle herds to historic lows.