# Trump Waives Beef Tariffs for 90 Days to Curb Prices

The Trump administration has waived "out-of-quota" beef tariffs for 90 days, allowing more imported beef to enter the U.S. in an effort to lower domestic prices, particularly for ground beef. The temporary measure addresses rising consumer costs and signals a pragmatic shift in trade policy amid inflation concerns.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/21/trump-waives-out-of-quota-beef-tariffs-for-90-days-to-lower-prices?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:42:51 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/24/trump-slams-canada-with-new-50-percent-auto-tariffs-for-2027?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:50:15 +0000

### Business
- [Washington Post Biz](https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/08/22/why-trump-is-focused-ground-beef-prices/) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:08:00 +0000