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President Donald Trump rebuked U.S. cattle ranchers, saying they “don’t understand” how tariffs buoyed them and urging them to cut prices. He pointed to a 50% tariff on Brazilian beef and said his team is weighing purchases from Argentina to lower consumer costs. Beef prices have climbed over the past year, with some cuts rising by double digits, federal data show. The proposal drew immediate backlash from ranchers and Republicans: the NCBA warned expanded Argentine access would harm producers and sow chaos, while Sens. Deb Fischer and Kevin Cramer voiced opposition.

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