US Beef Prices Surge Amid Cattle Shortages and Political Debate
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US beef prices are soaring due to a decline in cattle herds and industry consolidation, with political debates over potential solutions like increasing domestic production and imports. Ranchers face challenges from high costs and market control by a few large companies, and current proposals may not effectively lower prices for consumers.
Topics:top-news#beef-prices#business#market-consolidation#meat-processing#trump-policies#us-cattle-industry
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