08/25/2026
Bill Powers, Delaware Farm Bureau President, commented on President Trump’s plan to import an additional 300,000 metric tons of beef to be sold at 25% below current market value.
“Delaware Farm Bureau is very concerned by the Administration’s plans to significantly increase imports of foreign-raised beef. America’s cattle producers are working to rebuild their herds and strengthen our domestic food supply despite having faced years of challenges, including drought, rising input costs, and ongoing market uncertainty.
While we acknowledge the strain that high grocery costs are putting on American families and appreciate efforts to address that, increasing imports could put more pressure on domestic markets and undermine the progress American producers have fought hard to achieve. Short-term plans should not come at the expense of the family farms and ranches that sustain rural communities and provide a safe, reliable, and abundant food supply.
A strong domestic livestock industry is critical to our nation's food security, economic stability, and agricultural future. We urge the Administration to carefully consider the long-term consequences of this approach and prioritize policies that support American farmers and ranchers while strengthening U.S. agriculture for generations to come.”
