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Americans are paying record prices for steak. Here's why demand isn't cracking

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According to CNBC, beef prices are at all-time highs, but American consumers aren't scaling back on steak. Instead, many treat premium cuts as an affordable luxury, reserving them for special occasions — suggesting that meat remains a priority in household spending despite the rising costs.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/02/beef-prices-demand-for-st...

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