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Trump’s plan to import more Argentine beef sparks backlash from U.S. ranchers .

Economists say increased imports won’t lower beef prices significantly.

Ranchers fear policy uncertainty could hurt herd expansion and profits.

Agriculture officials promise more details on beef supply and trade efforts.

President Donald Trump ‘s plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers who are enjoying some rare profitable years and skepticism from experts who say the president’s move probably wouldn’t lead to cheaper prices at grocery stores.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association along with the Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America and other farming groups — who are n

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