Summary
President Donald Trump addressed criticism about his plan to buy beef from Argentina. He emphasized his actions, such as imposing tariffs on beef imports, which he says helped U.S. cattle ranchers succeed.
Key Facts
- President Trump proposed buying beef from Argentina.
- The proposal faced criticism from U.S. beef producers and some Republican lawmakers from agricultural states.
- President Trump claimed that U.S. cattle ranchers are doing well because of his policies, such as tariffs on imported cattle.
- He specifically mentioned a 50% tariff on Brazilian cattle.
- Trump posted his response on his own social media platform, Truth Social.
- He believes his tariffs helped American ranchers improve their business compared to the last two decades.
- Trump acknowledged the need for ranchers to reduce beef prices.
