WASHINGTON
August 26, 2026 · 21:19 UTC
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Further Ensures Affordable Beef for the American Consumer
Overview
ADDRESSING BEEF AFFORDABILITY WITH TARGETED ACTION: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a to temporarily increase the quantity of lean beef trimmings that are imported with no above-quota to ensure affordable beef for American consumers in light of current supply challenges. This action includes key safeguards to maximize cost savings while protecting American ranchers
Short history
President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation on August 26, 2026. The order raised the volume of lean beef trimmings allowed to enter the United States without paying the above-quota tariff. It gave importers a temporary higher quota on those specific cuts.
The measure built on existing tariff-rate quota rules that limit how much foreign beef enters at the lower rate. The proclamation adjusted only the quantity permitted under the no-tariff tier for lean trimmings. It left the base tariff-rate quota system in place and added safeguards for domestic producers.
The action stands as the latest adjustment to beef import limits set by prior quota orders.
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