President Donald Trump is suggesting that the United States might buy Argentinian beef to lower prices for Americans.

Trump discussed the matter with reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday.

Trump talks beef prices

What they're saying:

"We would buy some beef from Argentina," President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One during a flight from Florida to Washington. "If we do that, that will bring our beef prices down."

Last week, Trump pledged to delve into the issue as part of a plan to deal with inflation.

According to the Associated Press, a variety of reasons have contributed to the surge in beef prices, including drought and fewer imports from Mexico because of flesh-eating pests in cattle herds.

How much does beef cost?

By the numbers:

According to the Bureau of

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