U.S. Department of Agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) was assigned a monitoring role under the August 26 proclamation. Together with the U.S. Trade Representative, it was directed to monitor whether the imported lean beef trimmings were sold at 25% below the market price for those trimmings and to notify Trump if they were not. USDA also publishes monthly trade data; its Economic Research Service said the relevant country and quota data update was scheduled for November 5, 2026, so complete official monthly trade data for the quota period were not yet available as of October 13.

Related Reports

• August 26 beef proclamation
• Trump’s Beef Import Plan: The Batista Brothers, Bribery Cases and a $5 Million Donation

Sources and Records

1. White House: August 26, 2026 beef proclamation
2. https://ers.usda.gov/data-products/livestock-and-meat-international-trade-data

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