Trump eyes beef imports to cut costs; outcry swift

President Donald Trump announced Friday that his administration will allow more beef to be temporarily imported into the U.S. without triggering higher tariffs, which drew swift pushback from cattle producers and conservative rural-state Republicans.

Tyson cuts 3,200 jobs and closes 3 beef plants as U.S. cattle herds shrink to their lowest level since the 1950s

The company cited USDA cattle data to justify the reductions since "supply constraints are likely to persist, requiring strategic action." At least 3,200 workers will lose their jobs as a result of the Tyler Foods closures in Illinois and Utah.