Ranchers push back on Trump's tariff-free beef import proposal

President Donald Trump announced a plan to temporarily allow up to 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free imported lean beef trimmings, aiming to lower consumer prices. Domestic cattle ranchers and groups like the National Cattlemen's Beef Association warn the move could undercut U.S. producers and harm long-term herd expansion. The backlash adds to Republican concerns about rural voter support ahead of the midterm elections.