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What's causing record high US beef prices?

What's causing record high US beef prices?
BBC Business Wednesday 05 August 2026, 23:23 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

The meat has never been more expensive, due to supply shortages, but no-one is making more money.

The meat has never been more expensive, due to supply shortages, but no-one is making more money.
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