President Donald Trump is poised to formalize a new trade measure for the beef sector with an executive order slated for Friday, the White House confirmed. The directive will extend a 90‑day pause on the heightened “out‑of‑quota” tariffs that normally apply to ground beef imports, permitting up to 300,000 metric tons of foreign meat to enter the United States at the lower, pre‑tariff rate. The move, announced last month, aims to ease supply constraints and curb rising consumer prices amid ongoing concerns about domestic meat shortages. Industry groups and agricultural officials are watching closely to see how the temporary relief will impact U.S. cattle producers, importers and grocery shoppers once the tariff suspension expires.
President Trump is set to sign an executive order Friday related to the beef industry, according to the White House. Trump announced last month that the U.S. would pause higher tariffs on ground beef imports for 90 days, allowing up to 300,000 metric tons to enter the country without the higher “out-of-quota” tariff rate. Trump...
