Trump’s Beef Gamble Isn’t Paying Off

“President Donald Trump gambled that importing more beef would lower prices enough to mitigate the political hit from angry ranchers,” Politico reports.

“His bet hasn’t paid off.”

“Prices have barely budged, ranchers remain incensed, and vulnerable Republicans in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Texas are fighting to convince rural voters to turn out in November as farmers confront economic headwinds fueled by the president’s policies.”