Supporting America’s Ranchers

Key Points

• Trump signed an order to help American ranchers by cutting regulations and protecting livestock. The government will review all current rules that affect the ranching industry to find ways to make it more profitable for producers.
• The order directs officials to look at removing gray wolves and Mexican wolves from the endangered species list. This would make it easier for ranchers to protect their herds from predators and change how they are paid for lost animals.
• The government will study bringing back mandatory labels that show which country beef comes from. This aims to help shoppers identify American-made meat and support local producers at the grocery store.
• Agencies have 90 days to report on how they can improve market access for ranchers. The goal is to grow the national cattle herd, which is currently at its lowest level in 75 years while demand for beef continues to rise.
• The plan also asks officials to ensure these changes lead to lower meat prices for families. By helping ranchers produce more beef domestically, the government hopes to make the food supply more secure and affordable.

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