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flag U.S. beef import prices hit record highs due to cattle shortages and tariffs, hurting farmers despite proposed aid.

flag U.S. beef import prices, especially Australian trim, have hit record highs at 341 cents per pound due to a severe domestic cattle shortage and strong demand, with U.S. domestic prices at 418 cents per pound. flag High input costs and trade disruptions from retaliatory tariffs—particularly from China—have hurt U.S. farmers, who face low profitability and slow herd rebuilding. flag Australia benefits from a 10% tariff advantage, positioning it to supply about 6.5 billion hamburgers annually. flag While President Trump proposes using tariff revenues for farm aid, critics highlight the irony of using tariffs that contributed to the crisis. flag Long-term stability depends on trade policy and market access.

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