Argentine Beef Imports Would Betray US Ranchers

American cattle ranchers might be forgiven for wondering whether President Donald Trump’s new slogan is “Argentina First.”

Trump, in response to rising US beef prices, said Sunday he may buy Argentine beef to drive down costs for American carnivores — a move that has angered the domestic cattle industry. “We would buy some beef from Argentina,” he declared. “If we do that, that would bring our beef prices down.” Economists say importing Argentine beef would do little to bring down prices for consumers, because the country’s output is relatively small. But it sure has riled up American ranchers.