Montana Republicans speak out against Trump’s plan to lower beef prices: ‘Harm our ranching families’

Published August 21, 2026 2:19pm ET | Updated August 21, 2026 3:21pm ET



Two Montana Republicans in Congress are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s plan to temporarily ease beef import tariffs, warning that the move could hurt American ranchers.

Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Rep. Troy Downing (R-MT) both criticized the plan Friday, arguing that Montana cattle producers could be forced to absorb the costs and face greater difficulty rebuilding their herds.

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