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Ground Beef Tariff Break Sparks Debate | Durham News
The President just dropped a major move: for 90 days, up to 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef will enter the U.S. tariff-free, aiming to slash prices by 25% and ease grocery inflation. With domestic beef supply at a 75-year low and prices up nearly 10%, this is a short-term fix to meet rising demand. But farmers and Republican lawmakers are pushing back—high input costs and fears of hurting ranchers rebuilding herds are mounting. The White House says they’re also working on long-term production growth, but critics argue this prioritizes political messaging over industry stability…
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