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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Shrai Popat in Washington

Trump faces backlash from Republicans over plan to lift tariffs on beef imports

cattle roam on a field
Cattle roam a field in La Pryor, Texas, in June 2026. Photograph: Joel Angel Juarez/Getty Images

Donald Trump is facing growing criticism from within his own party over his decision to temporarily pause US tariffs on foreign beef in a bid to bring down grocery prices.

The president’s announcement that the US will import up to 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef without charging higher tariffs has alarmed some senior Republicans, who warn that “flooding” stores with imports will hit US ranchers. This comes as the US faces a 75-year low in cattle inventory.

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