Trump finds tamping down costs to be tricky

Axios reports that President Trump announced a temporary waiver of tariffs on up to three hundred thousand metric tons of additional beef imports for ninety days, hoping to ease the pinch of rising meat prices. Exporters have agreed to a twenty‑five percent discount, though officials say it’s unclear how much will trickle down to shoppers. Ground beef was averaging six point eight nine dollars a pound in July, roughly ten percent higher than a year ago, while U.S. cattle producers warned the influx could hurt ranchers rebuilding depleted herds. The waiver is set to run through the midterm election, but analysts note the relief may be modest given broader supply and cost pressures.

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