Trump Says He Struck Deal to Cut Ground Beef Prices for Families

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.

Richard Miniter
First Published: August 21, 2026, 3:07 AM ET

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.