牛肉价格飙至历史巅峰！美国餐桌“牛魔王”来袭

Group 1 - The core issue is the significant rise in beef prices in the U.S., with retail prices increasing nearly 9% this year, reaching $9.26 per pound, and year-over-year increases for steak and ground beef at 12.4% and 10.3% respectively, putting pressure on consumers [1][3] - The price surge is attributed to a long-term supply-demand imbalance, with the U.S. cattle herd at its lowest level in 74 years, drought affecting ranch production, and soaring feed costs, alongside a 22% drop in exports [3] - Despite high prices, consumer demand for beef remains strong, with about 8% of consumption relying on imports from Argentina, Australia, and Brazil, leading the U.S. to transition from a trade balance country to a net importer [3] Group 2 - The agricultural sector faces challenges, as the CEO of Tyson Foods described the current environment as the most challenging in the beef industry’s history [3] - The American Farm Bureau Federation warns that if consumer confidence declines due to economic uncertainty, high beef prices may lead to reduced demand, putting producers in a difficult position [3] - Experts suggest that a decrease in beef prices will require signals from both supply recovery and demand cooling, with ranchers currently reluctant to restock due to low profit margins [3]