Trump Boosts Argentina Beef Imports in Affordability Push

Feb 6, 2026
Feb 6, 2026

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(Bloomberg) --President Donald Trump signed a directive on Friday further increasing the amount of beef imported into the US from Argentina, his latest move to address Americans’ concerns about affordability.

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