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President Donald Trump on Wednesday temporarily increased the amount of lean beef trimmings allowed into the United States under lower tariff rates, aiming to bring down ground beef prices at the shops.
The action increases the lower tariff import quota by 300,000 metric tons for the rest of 2026. It applies only to specific lean trimmings used in ground beef. The extra volume will be released in three 30-day tranches beginning Sept. 1, administered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Trump had begun to consider the move days before the announcement. On Aug. 21, he posted on Truth Social that the United States would allow up to 300,000 metric tons of product for ground beef with no out-of-quota tariff for 90 days….
The action increases the lower tariff import quota by 300,000 metric tons for the rest of 2026. It applies only to specific lean trimmings used in ground beef. The extra volume will be released in three 30-day tranches beginning Sept. 1, administered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Trump had begun to consider the move days before the announcement. On Aug. 21, he posted on Truth Social that the United States would allow up to 300,000 metric tons of product for ground beef with no out-of-quota tariff for 90 days….
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