Maryland cattle farmers say Argentina beef imports would hurt U.S. production

Maryland cattle farmers say the federal government should invest in American beef producers instead of importing meat from other countries.

President Trump recently announced a plan that he says would cut record beef prices by importing from Argentina.

Jessica Williamson, a cattle farmer in Allegany County, Maryland, told WJZ that a move like that would dramatically hurt beef producers in the United States.

"Right now, the United States beef supply gets most of its supply from Argentina," Williamson said. "If we were to increase that by two or three more percent, it would not dramatically increase the price in the stores, but it would dramatically hurt the beef producers in the United States."

Mr. Trump defended his decision, posting on social media about his record with cattle ranch