Trump Unlikely to Revitalize Dwindling US Beef Sector

Before the anticipated return of the Republican to Washington, the American cattle sector has been sinking into deeper troubles.

Despite his known fondness for beef, vividly demonstrated by his connection to McDonald's, White House gatherings, and promoting his own line of steaks, Donald Trump, even as a President-elect, appears unlikely to reverse the fortunes of the beleaguered US beef sector.

A dwindling number of cattle, which has been leading to increased prices in grocery stores and eroding billions from meat-processing companies' revenues, is set to worsen even before the approaching election period. The US cattle inventory has reached the smallest number since 1961, following extended periods of poor prices, extreme drought conditions, and escalating costs, which have compelled farmers to cull more female cattle. Additionally, potential new tariffs and changes in immigration policies could further tighten the availability of supply.