BREAKING: The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has issued a fierce response to President Donald Trump‘s recent comments regarding American cattle ranchers.
In a statement shared on Facebook, the Association took issue with Trump’s assertion that ranchers’ prosperity is solely due to his imposition of tariffs on imported cattle. Trump claimed on Wednesday, “If it weren’t for me, they would be doing just as they’ve done for the past 20 years — Terrible!”
The Cattlemen’s Association firmly rebutted, stating, “The reality is that ranchers’ success is driven by their own hard work.” They emphasized that U.S. cattle producers operate in one of the most competitive markets globally, providing the “safest, highest-quality beef on earth.”
This urgent reply is crucial as it highlights the growing tension between American ranchers and the Trump administration. The Association warned, “Cattlemen and women cannot stand behind President Trump while he undercuts the future of family farmers and ranchers by importing Argentinian beef.”
The statement continues with a call for the administration to stop manipulating cattle markets and instead focus on pressing issues such as the completion of the promised New World Screwworm facility in Texas. They also urged for increased investments to protect the domestic cattle herd from foreign animal diseases, including Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).
The group concluded by demanding that the government “let cattle markets work without interference.” Their remarks come as the cattle industry grapples with fluctuating prices and competitive pressures from international markets.
This developing situation underscores the significant impact of government policies on American ranchers, who feel they are being unfairly affected by imports that undermine their livelihoods.
As this story unfolds, ranchers and consumers alike are keenly watching for further announcements from the Trump administration and the Department of Agriculture. The stakes are high, and the future of family farming hangs in the balance.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
