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Beef Imports Aim to Slash Prices | Virginia Beach News
The White House is eyeing a bold move to slash beef prices by importing 300,000 metric tons of cheaper meat—free from tariffs and set to drop costs by about 25%. But with ground chuck nearing $7 a pound and sirloin up over a dollar, farmers like Virginia’s Governor Abigail Spanberger are sounding the alarm, fearing their livelihoods will be crushed by floodgates of foreign competition. Economists warn consumers might not see much savings without a real domestic supply boost, while farmers face mounting pressure from weather, trade, and now, their own government. An executive order could hit…
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