Trump Quadruples Argentine Beef Imports, Sparking GOP Rancher Uproar

Feb 09, 2026

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President Trump signed an executive order Friday that temporarily quadruples U.S. beef imports from Argentina, a controversial step aimed at addressing high domestic beef prices. According to Reuters and industry reporting, the move increases the tariff-rate quota for lean beef trimmings by 80,000 metric tons for 2026, with shipments to be released in q…

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