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US Ground Beef Tariff Waiver

President Donald Trump announced a temporary US tariff waiver on ground beef imports in August 2026, seeking to reduce historically high consumer prices.

Where it stands

The 90-day measure covers up to 300,000 tons, while the supplying countries remain unspecified.

Following:
2 days ago
Aug 28Trump pledged to ease beef processing for ranchers
Wed, Aug 26
Aug 26Trump signed proclamation expanding lower-tariff beef import quota
Tue, Aug 25
Aug 25US agriculture secretary refused to name beef source countries
Aug 25Senate Republicans intensified opposition to the tariff waiver
Fri, Aug 21
Aug 21Trump vowed to lower beef prices and rebuild cattle herd
Aug 21US cattle producers criticized the ground beef waiver
Aug 21Trump defended beef tariff waiver against producers’ criticism
Aug 21Republicans criticized Trump's ground beef tariff waiver
Aug 21Trump announced tariff waiver for up to 300,000 tons of ground beef
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