从阿根廷进口牛肉？特朗普又惹到了美国农业州

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. beef prices have been rising since last year, prompting President Trump to consider purchasing beef from Argentina to lower prices, which has faced significant opposition from U.S. ranchers and agricultural representatives [1][3]. Industry Response - The president of the American Cattlemen's Association, Justin Tupper, reported receiving numerous calls from ranchers across the country expressing their concerns about Trump's plan to import beef from Argentina [1]. - Ranchers argue that the proposed importation could harm their livelihoods and future generations in the beef industry, as it may lead to a decrease in beef prices [3]. - Meriwether Farms, a beef company based in Wyoming, publicly criticized Trump’s proposal, calling it a betrayal of American ranchers [3]. Political Opposition - Several Republican lawmakers from agricultural states have voiced their concerns regarding the plan to import beef from Argentina, emphasizing the quality of U.S. beef and the potential negative impact on local ranchers [5]. - A group of Republican representatives from North Dakota and Montana sent a letter to Trump and the Secretary of Agriculture expressing their worries about the importation plan [6]. - Senator Chuck Grassley, a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, criticized the proposal and advocated for actions that would increase U.S. beef production instead [6].