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Trump signing executive orders to lower beef prices as cost of a steak breaks records

Nypost · 🇨🇳 public China · · 558 words · By Taylor Herzlich
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Trump signing executive orders to lower beef prices as cost of a steak breaks records President Trump is signing a pair of executive orders aimed at lowering beef prices, a White House official told The Post – his latest effort to ease affordability as the…

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What happened

Trump signing executive orders to lower beef prices as cost of a steak breaks records President Trump is signing a pair of executive orders aimed at lowering beef prices, a White House official told The Post – his latest effort to ease affordability as the…

Why it matters

The new orders will ramp up beef imports and encourage the renewal of the US cattle herd, which has shrunk to a 75-year low amid record drought levels and higher production costs.

Common ground

The first executive order will temporarily suspend an annual tariff-rate quota on beef imports, which applies a higher rate after a certain amount of beef has come into the country – allowing more of the product to come through at a lower price, the Wall…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 17 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The Department of Justice last week confirmed it has launched an antitrust investigation into the “Big Four” meatpackers, which control more than 85% of the US processing market.”
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Claim 2: “the US cattle herd, which has shrunk to a 75-year low”
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Three independent web search results specifically cite USDA reports stating the US cattle inventory hit a 75-year low (86.2 million head) as of early 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — U.S. Route 75 is a north–south U.S. Highway that runs 1,239 miles (1,994 km) in the central United States. The highway's northern terminus is located at the Canadian border near Noyes, Minnesota, at a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_75
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — U.S. Route 75 (US 75) is a major north–south highway that enters the U.S. state of Oklahoma from Texas concurrent with US 69 crossing the Red River. US 75 serves the city of Tulsa, the 2nd largest cit…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_75_in_Oklahoma
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — U.S. Highway 75 (US 75) is a part of the U.S. Highway System that travels from I-345 in Dallas, Texas northward to the Canadian border in Noyes, Minnesota. In the state of Texas it runs from I-345 in …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_75_in_Texas
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Claim 3: “The order will also cut down on requirements for ranchers, like forcing them to use electronic ear tags on livestock.”
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The provided evidence consists of dictionary definitions of the word 'executive' and does not mention electronic ear tags or rancher requirements.
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web search NEUTRAL — The executive is the part of the government that executes or enforces the law and policy of a government. It can be organised as a branch of government, as in liberal democracies, or as an organ of th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_(government)
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web search NEUTRAL — The meaning of EXECUTIVE is of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs. How to use executive in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/executive
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web search NEUTRAL — EXECUTIVE definition: 1. someone in a high position, especially in business, who makes decisions and puts them into…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/executiv…
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Claim 4: “dropped his threat to hike the baseline tariff on all imports from 10% to 15%.”
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Claim 5: “a flesh-eating pest called the New World Screwworm discovered in Mexican cattle herds, forcing the US to temporarily halt imports.”
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The Wikipedia results provided are about the state of New Mexico and the US-Mexico border in general; they do not mention the New World Screwworm or import halts.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — New Mexico is a landlocked state in the Southwestern region of the United States. It is one of the Mountain States of the southern Rocky Mountains, sharing the Four Corners region with Utah, Colorado,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mexico
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The governor of New Mexico is the head of government of New Mexico and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, the power to either approve…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The international boundary separating Mexico and United States extends from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. The border traverses a variety of terrains, ranging from urban areas to deserts. It…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico–United_States_border
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Claim 6: “President Trump is signing a pair of executive orders aimed at lowering beef prices”
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Multiple web search results confirm that President Trump is signing/has signed executive orders aimed at lowering beef prices to counter high consumer prices.
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web search NEUTRAL — President Donald Trump will sign two executive orders Monday to try to lower beef prices, according to a White House official, the latest effort by the administration to counter high consumer prices a…
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-11/trump-to-…
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web search NEUTRAL — In November 2025, Trump signed an executive order exempting a range of food products from tariffs , including avocados, bananas, beef and coffee because of domestic shortages. Have prices gone up for …
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn93e12rypgo
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web search NEUTRAL — Beef prices hit record highs earlier this year as the cattle herd shrank and consumer demand remained strong. Trump’s comments shocked ranchers, who largely voted for the president.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/24/catt…
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Claim 7: “The first executive order will temporarily suspend an annual tariff-rate quota on beef imports”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results for shipping companies and banking services; no evidence regarding tariff-rate quotas was found.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 30, 2026 · As a leading global container shipping company, ONE offers tailored cargo shipping solutions. Explore our vast network of vessels and ports, ensuring global connectivity.
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web search NEUTRAL — From auto loans in Arizona to competitive mortgage rates in AZ, we make it easy to manage your finances. Plus, get paid up to 2 days early when you set up direct deposit. Let's conquer your finances.
https://www.oneazcu.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Find one·n·ten programs near you: Phoenix, Flagstaff, Yuma, & more! No matter where you are in Arizona, one·n·ten has programs that encourage LGBTQ+ youth to thrive! Our programs promote healthy life …
https://onenten.org/
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Claim 8: “The other order will direct the Small Business Administration to increase loans and access to capital for US cattle ranchers”
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The Mirror US reports that the administration plans to direct the SBA to expand loan availability and increase access to capital for ranchers, and Wikipedia confirms the SBA's general role in capital access.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Linda Marie McMahon ( mək-MAN; née Edwards; born October 4, 1948) is an American administrator, business executive and former professional wrestling executive who has served as the 13th United States …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The U.S. Small Business Administration's SBA 7(a) Loan program is the SBA's primary business loan program for providing financial assistance to small businesses. It is designed to expand access to fin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SBA_7(a)_Loan
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent agency of the United States government that provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses. The mission of the Small Bus…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Business_Administration
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Claim 9: “Brazil – the world’s largest beef exporter”
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Claim 10: “the government quadrupled beef imports from Argentina in February.”
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Claim 11: “consumer sentiment in May plunged to a fresh record low on inflation concerns amid the Iran war.”
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Claim 12: “The US is poised to import a record amount of beef this year, largely from Brazil, Australia and Canada, according to the US Department of Agriculture.”
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Claim 13: “The president has exempted several food items from his tariffs, delayed planned increases on lumber and furniture imports”
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Claim 14: “beef prices are still sky-high – up 40% over the past five years.”
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Sources provide conflicting figures: NPR states beef prices increased over 50% since 2020, while CBS News states ground beef increased 45% over 10 years. The specific claim of '40% over five years' is not explicitly confirmed but is in the range of these varying reports.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Beef is the culinary name for meat from cattle (Bos taurus). Beef can be prepared in various ways; cuts are often used for steak, which can be cooked to varying degrees of doneness, while trimmings ar…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beef
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Beef is an American comedy drama anthology television series created by Lee Sung Jin for Netflix. Season 1 stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong as Danny Cho and Amy Lau, two strangers whose involvement in a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beef_(TV_series)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Beef is the meat from cattle. Beef may also refer to:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beef_(disambiguation)
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Claim 15: “roll back endangered species protections for cattle-craving gray and Mexican wolves”
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Multiple web search results confirm the Trump administration's efforts to remove endangered species protections for gray wolves, specifically mentioning the distinction regarding the Mexican wolf.
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web search NEUTRAL — Protections for most gray wolves will once again be eliminated under a final rule announced by the Trump administration. The decision removes gray wolves, except for the Mexican wolf, from the endange…
https://www.wpr.org/animals/trump-administration-removes-end…
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web search NEUTRAL — Late last month, the Trump administration proposed to roll back specific Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations that would, among other changes, severely limit the designation of critical habitat fo…
https://sourcenm.com/2025/12/09/proposed-endangered-species-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Trump administration is seeking to end endangered species protections for gray wolves throughout the nation by the end of the year, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/514587-trump-a…
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Claim 16: “The new orders will ramp up beef imports and encourage the renewal of the US cattle herd”
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Multiple sources state the orders are intended to increase beef imports and support the renewal of the US cattle herd.
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web search NEUTRAL — Trump to sign orders to boost beef imports, rebuild cattle herd, White House says. President Donald Trump is set to sign executive orders on Monday to allow increased beef imports into the U. and to s…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/white-house-plans-reduce…
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web search NEUTRAL — Reducing tariffs on imported beef may help cool prices temporarily by increasing supply. In theory, that sounds reasonable. More supply generally lowers prices. But tariffs are only one piece of a muc…
https://www.aol.com/articles/president-trump-plans-reduce-ta…
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web search NEUTRAL — A cattle ranch in Colorado, United States. The Albanese government has said there will be no weakening or compromise of Australia’s biosecurity in opening the gates to more US beef. Photograph: Craig …
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jul/26/are-a…
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Claim 17: “the Strait of Hormuz blockade disrupts global shipments of fertilizer”
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