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Trump to allow ground beef import without tariff
CNBC • • general
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef imports over the next three months without out-of-quota tariffs to alleviate domestic supply issues.
- Trump stated that the imported beef will be sold at prices 25% below current market rates, although he did not specify which companies made this commitment.
- The move aims to support rebuilding the U.S. cattle herd and assist ranchers facing challenges from drought, high feed costs, and herd liquidation.
- Currently, U.S. tariffs on beef imports above quota are significantly higher, at 26.4%, compared to 4.4 cents per kilogram for imports within quota, impacting overall beef prices.
- Beef prices have surged in 2026 due to a shrinking cattle herd and increased production costs, prompting this tariff relief to help stabilize the market.
