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The U.S. Faces A "Historic" Cattle Shortage As The Size Of The U.S. Herd Shrinks To The Smallest Since 1951

Fadingcorroborated50 outlets reported this themselves in 128 reports over 16 days - more reporting than echo.
After publishing: 10 headlines quietly rewritten, 4 descriptions edited, 3 URLs changed17 changes
  1. South China Morning Postseen 21 Aug, 17:42description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    President Donald Trump announced on Friday the United States would allow tariff-free imports of up to 300,000 tonnes of ground beef over the next 90 days, in a bid to lower prices for American consumers with elections looming. “As we work to rebuild this herd and help our ranchers, for the next 90 days, the United States will allow up to 300,000 metric tonnes of product for ground beef to be imported with no out of quota tariff,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. The president did not...

    President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States would temporarily allow a greater volume of foreign beef imports, in his latest bid to lower costs for American consumers as midterm elections approach. The US cattle herd has shrunk to its lowest level since the 1950s – in part due to drought and international competition – with the diminishing herd size pushing cattle prices higher. “As we work to rebuild this herd and help our ranchers, for the next 90 days, the United...

  2. am800cklw.comseen 23 Aug, 19:48headline rewritten

    Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but some Republicans are already balkingTrump announces plan to lower beef prices, but ranchers and some Republicans are already balking

  3. The Hillseen 24 Aug, 03:14description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    President Trump Friday defended his decision to temporary suspend higher tariffs on ground beef imports, saying it’s “what the people want.” “We want to get the beef prices down so we will get them down a little bit,” Trump said before boarding Air Force One to fly to South Carolina. “That’s what people want, that’s...

    President Trump defended his decision Friday to temporarily suspend higher tariffs on ground beef imports, saying it’s “what the people want.” “We want to get the beef prices down, so we will get them down a little bit,” Trump said before boarding Air Force One to fly to South Carolina. “That’s what people want, that’s...

  4. Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 24 Aug, 03:36URL changed

    now resolves towww.spiegel.de/ausland/donald-trump-seine-initiative-fuer-guenstiges-rinderhack-erntet-heftige-kritik-a-b7c06e4a-4ce7-4c50-82ef-a33211ce9ad6#ref=rss

  5. Bloomberg Politicsseen 26 Aug, 18:14description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    President Donald Trump suggested he was open to changing federal regulations on beef processing in an effort to boost beleaguered US ranchers.

    President Donald Trump suggested he was open to changing federal regulations on beef processing, as the administration continues to target high meat prices as a priority ahead of the midterm election.

  6. timesherald.comseen 26 Aug, 19:49headline rewritten

    Reopening US to Mexican cattle imports may not reduce beef pricesEconomists don’t expect reopening the US to Mexican cattle imports to reduce high beef prices

  7. broomfieldenterprise.comseen 26 Aug, 19:50headline rewritten

    Reopening US to Mexican cattle imports may not reduce beef pricesEconomists don’t expect reopening the US to Mexican cattle imports to reduce high beef prices

  8. news4jax.comseen 26 Aug, 23:17description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    The U.S. is reopening a border crossing in Arizona to cattle from Mexico as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce near-record-high beef prices.

    The U.S. has reopened a border crossing in Arizona to cattle from Mexico as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce near-record-high beef prices.

  9. timescall.comseen 26 Aug, 23:18headline rewritten

    Reopening US to Mexican cattle imports may not reduce beef pricesEconomists don’t expect reopening the US to Mexican cattle imports to reduce high beef prices

  10. The Guardian Worldseen 28 Aug, 16:41headline rewritten

    Swift appeal likely as judge blocks Trump mail voting order – US politics liveTrump to allow ranchers and farmers to process their own food amid beef import backlash – US politics live

  11. The Guardian Worldseen 28 Aug, 20:29headline rewritten

    Trump to allow ranchers and farmers to process their own food amid beef import backlash – US politics liveTrump’s agriculture secretary commits to ‘waiving red tape’ to allow ranchers to process and sell their own beef – live

  12. Bloomberg Politicsseen 28 Aug, 20:29headline rewritten

    Trump Announces Plan to Let Farmers Process Their Own FoodTrump Announces Plan to Let Ranchers Process Their Own Food

  13. The Guardian Worldseen 29 Aug, 00:05headline rewritten

    Trump’s agriculture secretary commits to ‘waiving red tape’ to allow ranchers to process and sell their own beef – liveNational Park Service supports Trump’s arch even though it would have ‘adverse effects’ on other DC monuments, report says – live

  14. Bloomberg Politicsseen 29 Aug, 03:12headline rewritten

    Trump Eases Tariffs on Some Ground Beef Products to Lower PricesTrump Cuts Tariffs on Ground Beef Products to Lower Prices

  15. Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 29 Aug, 10:10URL changed

    now resolves towww.spiegel.de/ausland/donald-trump-macht-rindfleisch-burger-billiger-und-die-bauern-wuetend-a-04ba8ee6-752a-4edf-9391-06671dcdeb61#ref=rss

  16. The Guardian Worldseen 31 Aug, 03:37headline rewritten

    National Park Service supports Trump’s arch even though it would have ‘adverse effects’ on other DC monuments, report says – liveNational Park Service supports Trump’s arch even though it would have ‘adverse effects’ on other DC monuments, report says – as it happened

  17. Die Zeit (Germany)seen 31 Aug, 07:09URL changed

    now resolves towww.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2026-08/rindfleischimporte-usa-donald-trump-preise-verbraucher-viehzuechter-gxe

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Wed, 19 August 2026peak 30 reports on Wed, 26 August 2026Thu, 3 September 2026

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theeconomiccollapseblog.com1 original report
newsweek.com1 original report
k96fm.com1 original report
South China Morning Post1 original report - edited after publishing
Google News - Top Stories5 original reports1 original report1 original report3 original reports1 original report2 original reports1 copy echoing wnyc.org2 original reports2 original reports1 original report
Le Monde (France)1 original report
rfdtv.com1 original report
The Hill2 original reports3 original reports - edited after publishing1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report1 original report2 original reports1 original report
iheart.com5 original reports4 original reports6 original reports
texarkanagazette.com1 original report
Al Jazeera English1 original report
kwtx.com1 copy echoing am800cklw.com
agri-pulse.com1 original report
Anadolu Agency (AA)1 original report1 original report
am800cklw.com1 original report - edited after publishing
Der Spiegel (Germany)1 original report1 original report
ktiv.com1 original report1 original report
24sata (Croatia)1 original report
19 Aug, 11:04over 15 days3 Sept, 22:25

+ 51 more outlets

How it spread - 108 original reports, 20 reprints

  1. Wed, 19 August 2026

    1 report
  2. Thu, 20 August 2026

    1 report
  3. Fri, 21 August 2026

    23 reports
    • k96fm.com01:13

      You're paying more for beef at the grocery store. Montana ranchers say they're not necessarily seeing more money.

    • South China Morning Post12:05edited after publishing

      President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States would temporarily allow a greater volume of foreign beef imports, in his latest bid to lower costs for American consumers as midterm elections approach. The US cattle herd has shrunk to its lowest level since the 1950s – in part due to drought and international competition – with the diminishing herd size pushing cattle prices higher. “As we work to rebuild this herd and help our ranchers, for the next 90 days, the United...

    • Google News - Top Stories12:35

      Trump to Allow Tariff Relief for Certain Ground Beef Imports Bloomberg.com Trump to allow import of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef without tariff CNBC Trump temporarily boosting beef imports in effort to lower prices Axios Trump temporarily lifts ground beef import tariffs The Hill Trump Announces 90-DayTariff Exemption On Ground Beef—As Costs Soar Forbes

    • Google News - Top Stories13:00

      Trump temporarily waives higher beef tariffs in bid to lower prices CBS News Trump to allow import of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef without tariff CNBC Trump temporarily boosting beef imports in effort to lower prices Axios Trump temporarily lifts ground beef import tariffs The Hill Ground Beef Prices Targeted With New Tariff Relief From Trump Bloomberg.com

    • Le Monde (France)13:01

      Le coût de la viande bovine a explosé aux Etats-Unis, où le prix d’un steak a augmenté de 15 % sur la dernière année. Jusqu’à 300 000 tonnes de produits destinés au bœuf haché doivent être importés sans droits de douanes dans le pays, sur les 90 prochains jours.

    • rfdtv.com13:55

      President Donald Trump said the imported beef will be sold at 25 percent below current market prices.

    • The Hill14:09

      President Trump announced Friday that the U.S. will pause higher tariffs on ground beef imports for 90 days to lower costs of the meat for consumers. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported without an “out-of-quota tariff," or the...

    • iheart.com15:34

      The U.S. will pause higher tariffs on ground beef imports for 90 days to lower consumer costs, allowing 300,000 metric tons to enter tariff-free. President Trump announced this to help rebuild the American beef herd. The move may face industry pushback due to increased competition.

    • iheart.com15:34

      The U.S. will pause higher tariffs on ground beef imports for 90 days to lower consumer costs, allowing 300,000 metric tons to enter tariff-free. President Trump announced this to help rebuild the American beef herd. The move may face industry pushback due to increased competition.

    • iheart.com15:34

      The U.S. will pause higher tariffs on ground beef imports for 90 days to lower consumer costs, allowing 300,000 metric tons to enter tariff-free. President Trump announced this to help rebuild the American beef herd. The move may face industry pushback due to increased competition.

    • iheart.com15:34

      The U.S. will pause higher tariffs on ground beef imports for 90 days to lower consumer costs, allowing 300,000 metric tons to enter tariff-free. President Trump announced this to help rebuild the American beef herd. The move may face industry pushback due to increased competition.

    • iheart.com15:34

      The U.S. will pause higher tariffs on ground beef imports for 90 days to lower consumer costs, allowing 300,000 metric tons to enter tariff-free. President Trump announced this to help rebuild the American beef herd. The move may face industry pushback due to increased competition.

    • The Hill15:43

      Two Republicans pushed back on the Trump administration’s Friday decision to temporarily lift certain tariffs on imported ground beef in an effort to bring down prices for American consumers ahead of the midterm elections. President Trump announced in a Truth Social post Friday morning that he had finalized “a deal to substantially lower the price...

    • Google News - Top Stories16:08

      Trump pauses quota tariff on 300,000 tons of beef ahead of midterms Politico Trump to allow import of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef without tariff CNBC Cattle group reacts to Trump’s beef import post Beef Magazine Trump Widens Beef Imports in Bid to Lower Prices The New York Times NCBA Statement on President Trump’s Truth Social Post National Cattlemen's Beef Association

    • texarkanagazette.com17:00

      WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump announced Friday that his administration will allow more beef to be temporarily imported into the U.S. without triggering higher tariffs, as he remains under pressure to cut costs and address affordability issues ahead of November's midterms.

    • Google News - Top Stories17:57

      Trump Announces Move to Lift Ground Beef Tariffs in Bid to Lower Prices The New York Times Trump to allow import of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef without tariff CNBC Trump to pause tariffs on ground beef imports in bid to lower prices USA Today NCBA Statement on President Trump’s Truth Social Post National Cattlemen's Beef Association Ground beef prices are soaring. Trump’s fix has U.S. ranchers worried Fast Company

    • Google News - Top Stories18:25

      Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but ranchers and some Republicans are already balking AP News Trump to allow import of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef without tariff CNBC GOP backlash grows to Trump’s beef price intervention The Hill NCBA Statement on President Trump’s Truth Social Post National Cattlemen's Beef Association Trump Announces Move to Lift Ground Beef Tariffs in Bid to Lower Prices The New York Times

    • The Hill19:33

      GOP lawmakers and cattle ranchers are immediately raising alarm bells over President Trump’s decision to temporarily lift certain tariffs on imported ground beef to mitigate the cost for American consumers. The president said Friday a deal is coming that would lower the price of ground beef for Americans to 25 percent below the current market...

    • Al Jazeera English19:42

      The president did not mention with whom he made the deal or where the imported ground beef is coming from.

    • Google News - Top Stories20:45

      ‘Trump in purgatory’: A White House plan to lower beef prices is dividing the president’s supporters Politico Trump to allow import of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef without tariff CNBC Opinion | Trump Has a Beef With Tariffs WSJ ‘Betrayal’: US ranchers lash out at Donald Trump’s plan to cut tax on beef imports Financial Times NCBA Statement on President Trump’s Truth Social Post National Cattlemen's Beef Association

    • agri-pulse.com21:02

      President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to enter the U.S. with no out-of-quota tariff for 90 days in exchange for a commitment from exporters to discount the products by 25%.

    • The Hill21:54

      Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story GOP backlash grows to Trump beef intervention GOP lawmakers and cattle ranchers are immediately raising alarm bells over President Trump’s decision to temporarily lift certain tariffs on imported ground beef to mitigate the cost for American...

    • The Hill21:59edited after publishing

      President Trump defended his decision Friday to temporarily suspend higher tariffs on ground beef imports, saying it’s “what the people want.” “We want to get the beef prices down, so we will get them down a little bit,” Trump said before boarding Air Force One to fly to South Carolina. “That’s what people want, that’s...

  4. Sat, 22 August 2026

    12 reports
  5. Sun, 23 August 2026

    1 report
  6. Mon, 24 August 2026

    7 reports
  7. Tue, 25 August 2026

    8 reports
    • The Hill10:00

      President Trump is headed for a clash with Senate Republicans over his decision to pause tariffs on beef imports while ratcheting up tariffs on key Canadian goods. Trump’s plan to exempt 300,000 tons of product for ground beef from out-of-quota tariffs to address Americans’ concerns about high food prices while simultaneously threatening Canada with 50...

    • Google News - Top Stories15:34

      G.O.P. Lawmakers Rebuke Trump on Plan to Increase Beef Imports The New York Times Trump scoffs at ‘affordability’ issues. The White House knows it’s a big deal. Politico Trump’s fight with GOP senators over trade intensifies The Hill Trump faces backlash from Republicans over plan to lift tariffs on beef imports The Guardian Iowa cattle producers ‘shocked,’ ‘disappointed’ by Trump’s beef import plan KCRG

    • catcountry1029.com17:43

      Trump wants to bring in more beef to lower prices. Montana cattle producers say the plan could create more problems than it solves.

    • Google News - Top Stories18:09

      Beef war erupts between Trump and Senate GOP Axios Trump scoffs at ‘affordability’ issues. The White House knows it’s a big deal. Politico Trump’s fight with GOP senators over trade intensifies The Hill Trump faces backlash from Republicans over plan to lift tariffs on beef imports The Guardian Iowa cattle producers ‘shocked,’ ‘disappointed’ by Trump’s beef import plan KCRG

    • The Hill18:58

      The Trump administration’s plan to temporarily suspend higher tariffs on ground beef imports is still under discussion, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Tuesday. “I am not privy to talk about that,” Rollins said when asked by reporters outside of the White House about the details of the decision. “I think the conversations are still going...

    • aol.com19:00

      Ranchers and Republicans alike have pushed back on the beef plan

    • The Guardian World20:15

      Alarm as Republicans warn that ‘flooding’ stores with 300,000 metric tons of beef imports will hit US farmers Donald Trump is facing growing criticism from within his own party over his decision to temporarily pause US tariffs on foreign beef in a bid to bring down grocery prices. The president’s announcement that the US will import up to 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef without charging higher tariffs has alarmed some senior Republicans, who warn that “flooding” stores with imports will hit...

    • Google News - Top Stories20:51

      Trump scoffs at ‘affordability’ issues. The White House knows it’s a big deal. Politico Trump faces backlash from Republicans over plan to lift tariffs on beef imports The Guardian Trump’s fight with GOP senators over trade intensifies The Hill Ricketts, Osborn react to Trump beef plan; Pillen talks with president about issue while in D.C. WOWT North Country farmer opposes Trump’s plan to import beef WWNY

  8. Wed, 26 August 2026

    14 reports
  9. Thu, 27 August 2026

    15 reports
  10. Fri, 28 August 2026

    8 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories08:37

      Map Shows Donald Trump Approval Rating in America’s Biggest Beef States Newsweek Trump signs proclamation to pause some beef tariffs despite backlash from farmers, GOP ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Cattle ranchers express concern about U.S. plan to boost foreign beef imports CBS News Fact check: Is imported Argentine beef unsafe or secretly horse meat? NewsNation Connecticut farm reacts to Trump's beef import plan NBC Connecticut

    • Bloomberg Politics13:02edited after publishing

      previouslyTrump Announces Plan to Let Farmers Process Their Own Food

      President Donald Trump said he plans to authorize farmers and ranchers to process their own food, the administration’s latest move targeting US meatpackers in an effort to bring down high beef prices.

    • The Hill13:26

      President Trump announced Friday he would move to allow American farmers and ranchers to process their own food, hitting back against what he called the “monopoly” created by large processors. Trump noted in a post on Truth Social that farmers and ranchers “have always been a number one priority” for him, adding that he has...

    • The Guardian World15:32

      President faces criticism over plan to import up to 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef without charging higher tariffs Donald Trump has pledged to allow cattle ranchers and farmers to process their own food amid a backlash from the US agricultural sector over his decision to pause US tariffs on foreign beef. The US president has been sharply criticized, including from members of his own party , since announcing the US will temporarily import up to 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef without...

    • Google News - Top Stories16:47

      Trump pledges to allow cattle ranchers to process own food amid beef imports backlash The Guardian Trump suggests cattle ranchers could bypass USDA-inspected meat plants The Washington Post Trump vows legal order to break up 'nasty monopoly' in food processing Reuters Trump looks to ease beef processing regulations Politico Trump faces pushback over meat processing pledge Axios

    • MercoPress (South America)19:35

      US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on August 26 temporarily waiving tariffs on imports of up to 300,000 tonnes of lean beef trimmings, a measure that excludes countries already holding their own quotas in the US market, among them Argentina and Uruguay. The main beneficiaries will be Brazil and Paraguay.

    • Google News - Top Stories19:38

      Trump vows legal order to break up 'nasty monopoly' in food processing Reuters Trump suggests cattle ranchers could bypass USDA-inspected meat plants The Washington Post Trump pledges to allow cattle ranchers to process own food amid beef imports backlash The Guardian Trump looks to ease beef processing regulations Politico Massie urges passage of PRIME Act following Trump move to ease meat processing restrictions The Hill

    • The Hill20:58

      GOP Rep. Thomas Massie (Ky.) reupped his calls Friday for Congress to remove barriers for local meat processors after President Trump announced he would make it easier for ranchers to process their own food. “This is great, but it should be a law, not just an executive order,” Massie wrote in a social media post,...

  11. Sat, 29 August 2026

    2 reports
    • ky3.com00:42

      President Donald Trump is announcing new measures to lower the cost of beef after facing backlash from U.S. cattle ranchers and Republican lawmakers from agriculture states.

    • The Guardian World01:56edited after publishing ×4

      previouslyNational Park Service supports Trump’s arch even though it would have ‘adverse effects’ on other DC monuments, report says – live

      This live blog is now closed. Trump arch will alter sightlines of many Washington DC landmarks, report says Sign up for the US Breaking News email A reminder that we are covering the latest out of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where Kevin Warsh – the new chair of the Federal Reserve – will deliver his first speech as the head of the US central bank at the annual economic policy symposium. As my colleagues note, Warsh is under pressure to provide clarity on how the Federal Reserve should handle with...

  12. Sun, 30 August 2026

    2 reports
    • aginfo.net17:00

      The U.S. border has resumed live cattle imports from Mexico, starting with the Douglas Port in Arizona. The reopening comes after Sonora confirmed its first case of New World screwworm. Additionally, there's a push to lower tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef imports to support U.S. farmers and ranchers, as a 14-month closure led to over a million head of cattle remaining in Mexico.<p>

    • dailykos.com20:39

      Project 2025 laid out all the plans to wreck the American food safety system and the Trump regime has been following that blueprint, with predictable results: multiple food recalls for biological and…

  13. Tue, 1 September 2026

    3 reports
  14. Wed, 2 September 2026

    9 reports
  15. Thu, 3 September 2026

    2 reports

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