NEW ORLEANS, La. (This Week in Louisiana Agriculture) — Louisiana cattle producers are pushing back on President Donald Trump’s plan to import additional beef at a reduced tariff rate as the industry works to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd.
TWILA’s Josh Meeks spoke with producers who say the move comes as cattle supplies remain historically tight and producers continue to face high input costs.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said the additional imports are intended to provide short-term relief for consumers without significantly affecting the cattle market. She said the administration remains committed to strengthening American agriculture over the long term.
Producers, however, expressed concern about the signal the move sends as herd rebuilding begins. The American Farm Bureau Federation says rebuilding is underway but remains fragile as calves head to market.
