Don't expect beef prices to get any cheaper in Wisconsin, cattle farmers say

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President Donald Trump's administration plans to quadruple the amount of Argentinian beef imported at a lower tariff rate.

Cattle ranchers and farm advocacy groups argue the move will hurt domestic producers, particularly small-scale operations.

Critics of the deal say it will worsen the trade imbalance and that profits from high consumer prices don't reach farmers.

Advocacy groups warn the deal could be exploited by other countries and by a labeling loophole for imported beef.

President Donald Trump's plan to quadruple the number of imported cattle cuts from Argentina will destabilize domestic beef production without lowering consumer prices, Wisconsin cattle ranchers and national advocacy groups say.

Argentina accounts for 2.1% of U.S. beef imports and can s