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Trump Waives Higher Beef Tariffs to Lower Ground Beef Prices

President Trump announced a temporary waiver of higher beef tariffs in an effort to lower ground beef prices, which are averaging nearly $7 a pound amid shrinking cattle herds. Ranchers have reduced herds due to drought and low margins, contributing to historically high costs for the staple.

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Trump Announces Move to Lift Ground Beef Tariffs in Bid to Lower Prices NYTimes – Business
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Cattle ranchers have trimmed their herds in response to drought and low margins, helping to push up the cost of another American staple food.

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Trump Announces Move to Lift Ground Beef Tariffs in Bid to Lower PricesNYTimes – Business
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Trump Announces Move to Lift Ground Beef Tariffs in Bid to Lower Prices

Cattle ranchers have trimmed their herds in response to drought and low margins, helping to push up the cost of another American staple food.

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Trump temporarily waives higher beef tariffs in bid to lower prices

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