In the context of global trade, tariffs imposed on key agricultural imports and exports have only added more pressure to the beef industry. For producers who rely on feed supplements, equipment parts, or steel for fencing and infrastructure, import duties have pushed up costs. On the flip side, retaliatory tariffs from other countries on American beef have made it harder for ranchers to compete in overseas markets, limiting demand and adding volatility to an already fragile supply chain.

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