Trump bristles at Argentina beef criticism and says ranchers would be ‘terrible’ without tariffs

Published October 22, 2025 2:57pm ET



President Donald Trump lambasted American cattle ranchers on Wednesday as the group has openly criticized his tariff agenda and his proposal to import beef from Argentina.

Trump is considering purchasing imported beef from Argentina as part of the $40 billion stimulus package he is directing toward Argentine President Javier Milei, a political ally.

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