National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) represents cattle producers and publicly opposed the import announcement on August 21, 2026. Its chief executive, Colin Woodall, said producers shared the goal of affordable groceries but argued that government-subsidized, below-market beef could undermine herd rebuilding and long-term market stability. NCBA also said cattle markets had already turned sharply lower that morning.

The first-month analysis found no noticeable retail beef-price change in September and explained that imported trimmings still need further processing and marketing before reaching consumers. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said on August 21 that cattle markets had already turned sharply lower and warned that below-market imports could discourage herd expansion. The United States Cattlemen’s Association questioned whether the policy would reduce retail prices.

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Sources and Records

1. https://www.ncba.org/news-media/news/details/50285/ncba-statement-on-president-trumps-truth-social-post
2. https://apnews.com/article/e0e3dd60ae754d647527c7734a091edf
3. https://sat.afpc.tamu.edu/2026/10/06/a-shipload-of-beef-examining-the-first-tranche-of-imports/
4. https://uscattlemen.org/u-s-cattlemens-association-responds-to-latest-on-beef-prices/

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