“Very Exciting Deal": NCBA applauds the trade deal with the UK

The U.S. cattle industry is applauding President Trump’s recent trade deal with the United Kingdom, calling it a win for ranchers.

Kent Bacus with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association joined RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender to discuss what it means for the industry, how big of a market it is for U.S. beef, and their “Battle of the Beef” last year.

LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

Lawmakers are pressing for answers on how Washington’s “managed trade” approach — keeping leverage through long-term tariffs — will affect farmers, global markets, and future export opportunities.
In the meantime, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is asking that farmers be allowed to use marketing assistance loans to help stay afloat.
Beef industry groups seem to agree — market-based pricing, not federal intervention, best supports rancher livelihoods and long-term beef supply stability.
Cattle groups say additional imports would offer little relief for consumers but could erode rancher confidence as the industry begins to rebuild herds.
Harvest Pace, Logistics, and Input Costs Drive Fall Decisions
The USDA’s latest Hogs and Pigs Report caught some analysts off guard. Inventories came in lower than expected, signaling tighter supplies ahead, even as producers return to profitability this year.