WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 — President Donald Trump said he will temporarily ease ground beef import quotas for 90 days, allowing up to 300,000 metric tons to enter the United States without affecting tariff-rate quotas as part of an effort to reduce grocery costs.
In a social media post on Friday, Trump said he had a commitment that the imported meat would be offered at prices 25% below current market levels. He did not identify the source countries or specify which suppliers made the pricing commitment.
“This deal will reduce prices for Americans while giving space for our Great American Beef Herd to grow again,” Trump said.
Officials at the White House did not immediately respond to requests for additional information on the arrangement or how it would be implemented.
Ground beef import quotas
The 90-day move is intended to ease pressure on consumers facing higher food bills, according to the president. Further details on timing, eligible exporters, and enforcement of the pledged discount were not provided.
Trump’s announcement came as households continue to navigate elevated grocery prices. The statement did not indicate whether the adjustment to ground beef import quotas would be extended beyond the initial 90-day window.
The move comes as broader agricultural markets, including global grain flows, remain under close watch by producers and traders.