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Beef Tariff Waiver Sparks Rancher Backlash | Huntsville News
The White House is slashing grocery prices by letting 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef enter tariff-free for 90 days, aiming to ease soaring food costs—but ranchers warn it’s a short-term fix that could devastate the U.S. cattle industry. With domestic herds at a 70-year low, American farmers face crushing competition from cheaper imports, forcing smaller operations and independent processors out of business. Ranchers like Marcus Stegall argue this isn’t real relief—it’s a subsidy for consumers that ignores skyrocketing production costs. State leaders, including Senator Katie Britt, are…
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