I am surprised that Mexico is as high as it is given the issue with New World screwworm. That is the issue I think that is upsetting the ranchers more than anything. New World screwworm is right on our doorstep and instead of tackling this the admin has looked to patch the tight supply due to issues like Mexico. 

Cje95

charts_and_numbers

> # Argentinian Beef Only Accounts For 2 Percent of U.S. Imports
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> A plan by U.S. President Donald Trump to up imports of Argentinian beef has angered ranchers and farmers in the country. The White House plans to increase the low-tariff quota for Argentinian beef imports to 80,000 metric tons annually from just 20,000 metric tons, allowing for more sales from Argentina as U.S. beef supply is tight.
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> ![](https://m.stacker.news/114244)
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> **[statista.com statista.com](https://www.statista.com/chart/35361/biggest-importers-of-fresh-beef-into-the-united-states/)**

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