Agriculture, Meat
September 17, 2026
Beef import tariff pause leaves questions for US suppliers
Featuring Sergio Alvarado, Marieke Alsguth, and Ryan Urie
HIGHLIGHTS
US farmers worry about price competition
90-day tariff suspension creates uncertainty
Since the US announced a 90-day pause on its import tariffs on beef trimmings, exporters in Brazil and other countries are looking to profit. But on the US side, farmers are concerned their product won't be able to compete with lower import prices.
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