Trump faces pressure from rural state lawmakers over beef imports

President Donald Trump’s move to boost beef imports is rankling lawmakers in rural states, who are taking criticism from domestic ranchers.

Trump announced last month that he would be temporarily easing tariffs on beef in an effort to increase supply of the meat on the market and thus lower prices for consumers. The action was taken to address affordability, which is a top consideration for voters. But some lawmakers are putting pressure on the White House to change course.