The Aporia · Trump signs proclamation to pause some beef tariffs despite backlash from base

President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation temporarily lifting tariffs on some foreign imports of lean beef trimmings used for ground beef, effective September 1, to encourage a 25% discount on imported beef. This action applies to 300,000 metric tons of additional imports beyond what was already allowed at low tariffs, but does not specify which countries are affected. The move has sparked backlash from farmers and Republican lawmakers who argue it hurts domestic agriculture and American beef production. Trump warned that he may end the tariff pause if imported ground beef prices do not decrease as a result.

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Naheed Nenshi, the leader of the Alberta NDP, has urged Premier Danielle Smith to cancel or postpone the upcoming referendum on separating from Canada due to the ongoing trade war with the US. The referendum is scheduled for October 19 and will ask voters whether they want to start the process of holding a future binding vote on separation.

Nenshi's demand was met with skepticism by some, who noted that he had previously opposed the idea of a separation referendum. Premier Smith rejected Nenshi's request, saying that the trade war was an opportunity for Alberta and Canada to stand together against the US.

Meanwhile, other provinces are also considering their stance on the trade war. Alberta and Saskatchewan have rejected suggestions that they impose export levies on natural resources such as oil and potash in retaliation for US tariffs, with Premier Smith saying that such a move would be "disastrous" and would harm not just Albertans but also other provinces.

The federal government has announced its plan to impose countertariffs on hundreds of US exports, including clothing and apparel, appliances, and dairy products. However, it has removed seafood and fish products from the list of counter-tariffs due to concerns about broader economic harms. The US has warned that further Canadian retaliation will not be tolerated.

The trade war is also being used as a rallying cry by some who are opposed to separation. A pro-unity group called Forever Canadian has seen an increase in support and interest in its patriotic lawn signs, with over 11,000 viewers attending an online town hall meeting last weekend.

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🔮 “If the action taken in this proclamation does not result in a lower sale price of imported ground beef, I may end the action taken in this proclamation in order to, among other things, prevent a windfall to foreign producers,” he wrote in the proclamation.

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In addition to this proclamation, the Trump administration is considering a rollout of separate policy changes sought by the beef industry in an attempt to allay some criticism from ranchers and Republican lawmakers, a source familiar with the discussions told ABC News.

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Trump signs proclamation to pause some beef tariffs despite backlash from base · assertive framing

Trump signs proclamation to pause some beef tariffs despite backlash from farmers, GOP Farmers, ranchers and GOP lawmakers have expressed public outrage over the plan. asserted

Farmers → sign → plan

President Donald Trump has formally signed a proclamation temporarily lifting tariffs on some foreign imports of beef beginning Sept. 1, despite the firestorm of backlash he has received from farmers and Republican lawmakers over the action. asserted

he → sign → action

This action only applies to lean beef trimmings "to combine with U.S. beef" for ground beef, the White House said. asserted

House → apply → beef

These meat parts already entered the U.S. at a low tariff, but this action expands the amount to 300,000 metric tons. asserted

action → enter → tons

The proclamation does not specify any countries by name that this action applies to -- something the administration has been tight-lipped about. asserted

administration → specify → that

On Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins was asked in an interview where the U.S. is importing this beef from. asserted

U.S. → ask → beef

"I am actually not part of any of those conversations, so I am not sure what that looks like," she said, deferring to the U.S. Trade Representative. asserted

she → look → Representative

But the proclamation does specify that it does not apply to countries with existing country-specific beef quotas, and it does not modify preexisting beef commitments for countries with a free trade agreement with the U.S. asserted

it → specify → U.S.

The proclamation said the temporary tariff pause “encourages” beef to be sold at a 25% discount. asserted

beef → say → discount

Trump suggested the possibility of ending the action early if the companies do not follow through in lowering the price of beef. uncertain

companies → suggest → beef

“If the action taken in this proclamation does not result in a lower sale price of imported ground beef, I may end the action taken in this proclamation in order to, among other things, prevent a windfall to foreign producers,” he wrote in the proclamation. uncertain

he → take → proclamation

The president initially announced this move last Friday, touting it as an effort to lower beef prices in the U.S. This comes as midterm elections are around the corner, with grocery prices top of mind for voters. asserted

prices → announce → voters

But it prompted swift backlash from farmers, ranchers, and Republican lawmakers who argue that it hurts the domestic agriculture industry and undercuts American beef production. asserted

it → prompt → production

Montana Republican Sen. Tim Sheehy criticized the administration's decision and said he even advised the president against it. asserted

he → criticize → it

"I’ve advised President Trump against this course of action for a year because American ranchers have been struggling against the packer monopoly for decades, and this will further harm them - most of whom are MAGA Republicans,” Sen. Sheehy posted on social media. asserted

Sheehy → advise → media

Wyoming Republican Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso also expressed his disapproval for the plan, saying on social media that "Americans want US beef on the table – not foreign imports." "It needs to be easier – not harder – for Wyoming ranchers to feed America. asserted

ranchers → express → America

I will continue to fight for policies that strengthen Wyoming beef producers and invest in the American cattle herd," he added. asserted

he → continue → herd

source → consider → News

The administration has repeatedly stressed that this beef import plan is short-term and will only be in effect for 90 days, which will not officially begin until Sept. 1. asserted

which → stress → Sept.

The 300,000 metric tons of imported lean beef trimmings that are facing tariff relief are expected to be delivered in three 30-day tranches. asserted

that → import → tranches

ABC News' Soo Youn contributed to this report. asserted

Youn → contribute → report

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