The Trump administration is quadrupling the quota for Argentine beef imports to 80,000 metric tons to combat high domestic prices. The move has sparked outrage among U.S. cattle producers, who view it as a betrayal that undermines their fragile economic recovery. Simultaneously, the USDA unveiled a plan to support domestic ranchers through grazing access, labeling enforcement and aid for small processors. Critics argue the import policy will not significantly lower consumer prices but will harm American producers and benefit meatpackers. The decision highlights a fundamental tension between short-term consumer affordability and long-term support for the U.S. agricultural base. In a move that has sent…

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