- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins suggested Americans concerned about high beef prices switch to alternative protein sources like chicken , pork , salmon , or eggs .
- “We have more people eating beef than ever before, but if it is too expensive … you can eat chicken, pork, salmon, eggs,” Rollins said. “There are other sources of really good protein, and all of those prices are coming down as well.”
- The average price of ground beef reached $7.16 per pound in August, rising from $6.63 a year earlier amid ongoing inflation. Rollins blamed Joe Biden and Democrats for the price increases, claiming their policies restricted domestic cattle herds and grazing lands.
- President Donald Trump recently authorized up to 331,000 tons of duty-free ground beef imports over 90 days to help lower costs.
- Cost-of-living concerns remain a critical issue for voters ahead of the midterm elections, with polls showing widespread dissatisfaction over handling the economy.
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