Texas asks Trump to resume imports of Mexican cattle instead of buying Argentine beef

In response to the proposal by United States President Donald Trump to increase beef imports from Argentina to try to lower domestic market prices, the Texas Department of Agriculture suggested it would be better to resume imports of cattle from Mexico. Argentine beef would only be suitable for hamburgers In a statement, Sid Miller, the state's Agriculture Commissioner, presented a five-action plan that, he assured, would allow the rebuilding of the cattle herd, reduce beef prices in supermarkets, and protect American ranchers. He also warned that importing beef from Argentina would only reduce the quality of the product circulating in the United States, stating that it could only be used for hamburgers, as it does not have prime cuts. "Importing more beef does not contribute at all to strengthening the American meat industry or improving the quality of food for consumers," he indicated. Resuming "selectively" cattle imports from Mexico On the other hand, he proposed selectively ...