Trump's new beef plan just hit a wall in Texas

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Texas ranchers are pushing back against President Donald Trump's proposal for the United States to purchase beef from Argentina in an effort to lower prices for American consumers.

"We would buy some beef from Argentina," Trump said Sunday aboard Air Force One, during a flight from Florida to Washington. "If we do that, that will bring our beef prices down."

Earlier in the week, Trump promised to address rising food costs as part of broader efforts to curb inflation. U.S. beef prices have surged due to a combination of drought, herd reductions, and a sharp drop in Mexican imports following outbreaks of screwworm-a flesh-eating pest that has devastated cattle herds. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the beef and veal index rose 13.9 percent in the 12 months leading up to August. Prices for uncooked beef steaks jumped 16.6 percent over the same period.

Industry experts say high beef prices are unlikely to ease soon due to the long timeline required to rebuild cattle herds, along with import restrictions and tariffs on key suppliers such as Brazil.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/trump-s-new-beef-plan-just-hit-a-wall-in-texas/ar-AA1OQnRc

[Raven123]

1. But according to the article, they still support Trump.

Can’t take them seriously

[Champp]

7. kult members

on their knees

[Raftergirl]

2. Thank you sir, may I have another?

[PCIntern]

4. With tears in my eyes

[Torchlight]

3. We pretty much stopped by ground round about three months ago. Prices are irrational

I suppose I could get a one pound tube of meat for a cut rate deal from Gasco's Oil and Fuel stop nearby for petty argument's sake, but but my stomach is more important than my pride.

[RedWhiteBlueIsRacist]

5. He should have been asked if he would be selling some Argentine Trump Steaks:

"Let's Make Argentina Great Again, please buy my tasty Argentine Beef Steaks, and I'll throw in a bottle of Putin approved Trump Vodka!" DJT

[walkingman]

6. No worries - Trump will TACO on beef imports because he doesn't care about

the price of beef....only that he keeps the AG votes. If nothing else he will keep the imports and let taxpayers provide relief for the ranchers. This is just more crony capitalism - nothing new.

[Coventina]

8. Another good reason to GO VEGETARIAN!

[Blue Owl]

9. Excuse me sir, that's not beef in that sandwich you're serving

It’s your own fucking rancid shit, and there’s still MAGA morons eating it up