Beef prices in focus as Trump signs order aimed at consumer relief

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order to expand beef imports from Argentina as consumers face higher prices amid supply constraints impacting the U.S. cattle industry.

Trump's order implements a trade framework he reached with Argentina in November that aims to increase beef imports to help mitigate the surge in beef prices that has occurred in recent years.

In 2018-19, ground beef prices were under $4 per pound but began rising during the pandemic and have been...