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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainSeptember 4, 2026Miami-Dade

Trump identifies Argentina and Brazil as sources for 300,000 tons of tariff-free beef imports

President Donald Trump announced that Argentina and Brazil will supply 300,000 tons of beef imported tariff-free to lower domestic ground beef prices. This temporary measure, effective from September 1 to November 30, aims to offset supply shortages caused by ongoing border closures for Mexican live cattle due to screwworm outbreaks.

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Why It Matters

Consumers may see a projected 25% reduction in ground beef prices over the 90-day period, while domestic ranchers are granted new authority to process their own meat to mitigate concerns over foreign competition.

Key Facts

  • The US is importing 300,000 tons of beef from Argentina and Brazil without tariffs.
  • The import window is set for September 1 through November 30.
  • The imported beef is intended to be mixed with US beef for hamburger production.
  • The administration projects a 25% reduction in ground beef prices due to this measure.
  • President Trump signed an executive order allowing ranchers to perform meat processing operations.
  • The import measure was formally established via a presidential proclamation signed on August 26.
  • The policy is a response to the partial closure of the border to Mexican live cattle due to a screwworm plague.

Who's Mentioned

locationArgentina“Source country for beef imports”locationBrazil“Source country for beef imports”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting the information”other25“Percentage reduction in ground beef prices”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”