The American Farm Bureau Federation has expressed concerns over President Trump's proposal to lower beef prices by increasing imports from Argentina. Zippy Duvall, the organization's president, emphasized the economic challenges faced by U.S. farmers and the potential risks to the domestic cattle industry.
"We know America's families face challenges when food prices rise," Duvall said, "but it's important for President Trump to remember that farmers are facing an economic storm as well, and a vibrant U.S. cattle herd is at stake." He highlighted that many beef farmers have been struggling financially due to adverse weather conditions and low prices, which have reduced cattle herds to historically low levels.
Duvall urged caution regarding the plan to import more beef and cattle from abroad, noting that it could destabilize already weakened cattle prices. "We urge the administration to carefully consider the damage importing more beef and cattle from other countries will have as cattle farmers decide whether to invest in rebuilding America's herds," he said.
The American Farm Bureau Federation remains open to collaborating with the administration to ensure that U.S. farmers can endure these economic difficulties. "We look forward to learning more about the president’s plan, and we stand ready to work with him to ensure farmers and ranchers can survive this economic storm," Duvall concluded.
Information from this article can be found here.
