Trump Delays Move to Lower Tariffs on Beef Imports, WSJ Says

May 12, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC

The Trump administration is delaying a plan to suspend tariffs on imported beef, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Trump had been poised to sign executive orders on Monday that were intended to reduce beef prices in a new push to confront American voters’ concerns about prices, Bloomberg reported earlier.

The orders aim to address short-term supply issues in the US beef market by expanding imports and by supporting a rebuilding of the country’s domestic cattle herd.

But the actions were delayed as the administration finalizes details, the Journal said, citing a White House official. The newspaper added that the ...

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