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© 2026 GlobalPressConnect | GPC.NEWS Founded and operated by Simone Mayer & Helping Hands for Children Foundation Inc. | Los Angeles, California, USA GlobalPressConnect (GPC.NEWS) is an independent international news organization dedicated to delivering accurate, impartial, and timely journalism. Our mission is to provide verified reporting, editorial integrity, and in-depth coverage of global affairs, politics, business, financial markets, technology & AI, entertainment, humanitarian issues, weather, and breaking news. All Rights Reserved. TRUMP TURNS TO BRAZIL AND ARGENTINA IN BID TO DRIVE DOWN U.S. BEEF PRICES WASHINGTON, September 7, 2026 — GPC.NEWS — President Donald Trump has confirmed that Brazil and Argentina will play a role in his administration's effort to increase beef imports and ease stubbornly high prices for American consumers. The move comes as the United States struggles with historically tight cattle supplies following years of drought, elevated feed costs and herd reductions that have pushed beef prices higher at grocery stores. The administration has moved to allow substantially more imported lean beef into the U.S. market, including an additional 300,000 metric tons through an expanded tariff-rate quota. The additional volume is being introduced in stages between September and November and is expected to be used primarily in the production of ground beef. Trump says increasing supply should help bring prices down for consumers. But the policy has generated resistance among American cattle producers, who fear that a surge of lower-cost imports could weaken domestic cattle prices just as ranchers begin rebuilding their herds. Brazil and Argentina are among the world's largest beef-producing countries, making them obvious potential suppliers as Washington searches for additional sources. The Brazilian component has attracted particular political attention. Reports that JBS co-owner Joesley Batista met Trump before the administration announced changes affecting Brazilian beef imports have intensified scrutiny of the decision. The administration maintains that its objective is straightforward: increase supply, encourage competition and reduce the amount American families pay for beef. The dispute highlights a difficult economic balancing act for Washington. Lower-priced imports could provide relief at supermarket meat counters, but they could simultaneously reduce returns for U.S. cattle producers. With food prices remaining a politically sensitive issue, the outcome of Trump's beef-import strategy will be watched closely by consumers, ranchers and agricultural markets alike. Sources: White House, Reuters, Associated Press, U.S. agricultural reporting | GPC.NEWS
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