U.S. Industry Expresses Concern Over Paraguay Beef Imports

The U.S. cattle industry has raised concerns regarding the USDA’s decision to allow beef imports from Paraguay, primarily due to animal health risks. According to Kent Bacus of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, this issue is not about competition but the potential threat to the health of the U.S. herd. Critics argue that the USDA’s decision, which reverses a long-standing ban, is based on outdated inspections, jeopardizing the U.S.’s reputation for high-quality beef production. Efforts to address these concerns include a Congressional Review Act resolution introduced to overturn the decision.