Last week, the Trump administration announced it could start importing more beef from Argentina in an attempt to bring down consumer prices.
Arizona cattle ranchers say the move likely won’t have much effect.
Cattle is one of the largest players in state agriculture, with the Arizona Commerce Authority valuing the market value above $700 million.
And it’s a complicated sector, with beef being imported into the country long before any mention of Argentina.
“When you look at how that whole system works, imports from Argentina is, a blip on the radar. And in all reality, not sure that will have a big impact on the market," said Patrick Bray, executive vice president of the Arizona Farm and Ranch Group.
He says despite it not likely having an impact in lowering prices, local ranchers have pushed back against the proposal.
“I think for the beef industry, we would prefer not to have any government intervention for or against our markets, let our markets work," Bray said.
Bray said ranchers are also seeing high costs in managing their herds.
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