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Trump expands U.S. beef import quota for 90 days
President Donald Trump authorized imports of lean beef trimmings at lower tariff-rate quota duties to increase the U.S. beef supply and reduce consumer prices. The measure will take effect on Sept. 1, remain in place for 90 days and allow imports of up to 100,000 metric tons per month.
An order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump will allow lean beef trimmings to be imported at lower tariff-rate quota duties in an effort to increase the beef supply and reduce the prices paid by consumers.
The measure will take effect on Sept. 1 and remain in force for 90 days. During this period, up to 100,000 metric tons of lean beef trimmings may be imported into the United States each month.
Imported product to be used in ground beef
The imported trimmings are planned to be blended with domestic beef for use in ground beef production. The aim is to increase market supply and lower costs for U.S. consumers.
The White House said the measure includes safeguards to protect U.S. cattle producers. Under the measure, imports will be encouraged to be sold at prices 25 percent below the current import price.
Countries with country-specific beef import quotas will be excluded from the expanded quota. Existing commitments under U.S. free trade agreements will not be changed.
Supply projected to rise by about 10 percent
The administration said the temporary measure could increase the U.S. beef supply by about 10 percent compared with current estimates. Imports are expected to compete with the market for cull cows rather than with the fed-cattle market.
The measure was introduced at a time when the U.S. beef supply is under pressure. The Agriculture Department projects that beef production in the country will decline by about 4 percent from 2025 levels.
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