Illinois beef producers say Trump’s Argentina beef plan hurts farmers

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(The Center Square) – Illinois beef producers express frustration over President Donald Trump’s plan to expand beef imports from Argentina, a move he says will lower grocery prices but that many warn could hurt U.S. farmers already struggling with tight margins.

Talking with reporters last week, Trump defended the plan as a short-term measure to stabilize food costs.

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