Trump issues new executive orders on beef sales to pacify American cattle ranchers

NPR | By Michael Marks,

Ayesha Rascoe

Published September 6, 2026 at 6:20 AM MDT

President Trump's latest executive orders allows ranchers to sell meat directly to consumers. Ranchers have been upset over Trump's plan to boost beef imports in a bid to lower prices.

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