Trump Says He Struck Deal to Cut Ground Beef Prices for Families
Trump says the United States will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported tariff-free for 90 days, with a commitment to sell it 25 percent below current market prices.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump said he concluded a deal to substantially lower the price of ground beef for working American families. Trump said the United States will allow up to 300,000 metric tons (about 331 tons) of product for ground beef to be imported with no out-of-quota tariff for the next 90 days.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “Today, I concluded a deal to substantially lower the price of ground beef for working American families. As everyone knows, under President Biden, beef prices soared at their fastest rate and the American beef herd fell to its smallest size in modern history. As we work to rebuild this herd and help our ranchers, for the next 90 days, the United States will allow up to 300,000 metric tons (about 331 tons) of product for ground beef to be imported with no out of quota tariff. We have a commitment that this beef will be sold at 25 percent below current market prices. This deal will reduce prices for Americans while giving space for our Great American Beef Herd to grow again. Thank you for your attention to this matter! Trump” on August 21, 2026 at 6:52 AM ET.
This is Trump’s 1st message released today, and the last post was 7 hours ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 10 of his 372 posts over the last 30 days classified as Economy posts.
President Donald J. Trump announced a deal to cut ground beef prices at WASHINGTON D.C.
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The post names Joe Biden, who served as the 46th president of the United States and preceded Trump in office. Trump said beef prices soared at their fastest rate under Biden and that the American beef herd fell to its smallest size in modern history. Trump framed the measure as a temporary step and said the imported beef carries a commitment to be sold at 25 percent below current market prices, while allowing what he called the Great American Beef Herd to grow again.
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