Rollins defends beef imports at Iowa farm show
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins acknowledged that tariff-free beef imports are difficult for ranchers but aim to lower record consumer prices. She also outlined new USDA data tools and efforts to prevent foreign ownership of closed meatpacking plants.
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United States Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Tuesday afternoon that allowing imports of 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free beef is a "gut punch" for domestic cattle ranchers. The decision aims to lower record-high consumer beef prices, placing shoppers at the forefront of policy decisions. The move comes as the domestic cattle herd sits at a 75-year low, sparking pushback from agricultural producers.
