World · 21 August 2026

Donald Trump lets in 300,000 tonnes of ground beef to lower grocery bills

The US president announced on social media that this three-month deal should see the meat sold for a quarter less than current market rates. He did not name the countries supplying the beef or who exactly agreed to the massive price cut. Trump claimed on Friday that the agreement will help struggling shoppers while giving American cattle herds time to recover.

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