Trump to Sign Order Dramatically Expanding Argentine Beef Imports

President Trump is poised to sign an executive order that quadruples U.S. imports of beef from Argentina under a recently signed trade pact, adding about 100,000 tons and roughly $800 million in Argentine exports as a move to lower domestic beef prices. While the administration frames the plan as consumer relief, critics such as the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association say it undercuts American ranchers and won’t meaningfully cut grocery costs. The deal also suspends reciprocal tariffs on some Argentine goods and signals a deeper U.S.–Argentina alliance that could aid President Milei.