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US President Donald Trump, facing criticism from beef producers and Republicans over his proposal to buy beef from Argentina, on Wednesday bragged about his record for America’s ranchers.
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āThe ranchers I love don’t understand that the only reason they’re doing well, for the first time in decades, is because I’ve imposed tariffs on cattle coming into the United States, including a 50 percent tariff on Brazil,ā Trump said on his social media site, Truth Social. āIf it weren’t for me, they would be doing what they’ve done for the past 20 years ā it’s terrible!ā
Trump added that “it would be good if they understood that,” but acknowledged that ranchers should lower beef prices.
The White House was considering a plan to buy Argentine beef as a way to cut costs for American consumers, but that was met with fierce resistance from ranchers and Senate Republicans who are allies of the administration.
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