Trump Widens Beef Imports in Bid to Lower Prices

NYT Business Friday 21 August 2026, 16:36 UTC By Kevin Draper and Ana Swanson 1 min read

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The Trump administration has been looking for ways to address rising prices ahead of the midterm elections.

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