Trump Calls For Major Investigation
Washington, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump is taking bold action to protect American families and ranchers, ordering the Department of Justice to investigate foreign-owned meatpacking companies accused of illegally driving up beef prices through price fixing and collusion.
The president’s demand comes as beef prices hit record highs, leaving many seniors and working families struggling to afford basic groceries. Trump said the alleged manipulation by foreign corporations threatens both America’s food security and the livelihoods of U.S. ranchers.
“We will always protect our American Ranchers,” Trump said. “They are being unfairly blamed for what is being done by majority foreign-owned meat packers who artificially inflate prices and endanger our nation’s food supply.”
Trump: ‘Action Must Be Taken Immediately’
The president’s order calls on federal investigators to dig into reports of price manipulation and monopolistic practices among the largest meat producers — including Brazil-based JBS, the world’s biggest beef company.
“Action must be taken immediately to protect consumers, combat illegal monopolies, and ensure these corporations are not criminally profiting at the expense of the American people,” Trump declared in his post on Truth Social.
Experts say the beef industry has become dangerously concentrated, with just four major companies controlling the vast majority of the U.S. market — a setup that critics warn makes price-fixing easier and competition nearly impossible.
Beef Prices Soar Under Foreign Pressure
America’s beef prices have skyrocketed due to years of drought, shrinking cattle herds, and corporate greed, leaving the U.S. with its smallest herd size in decades. Trump’s “America First” policies — including tariffs on foreign beef imports — were designed to stabilize the market and shield U.S. producers from unfair foreign influence.
Under the previous administration, Democrats like Joe Biden and Kamala Harris talked about food prices. But now, under President Trump’s leadership, real action is being taken to hold global corporations accountable and restore fair pricing for American consumers.
Protecting America’s Food Independence
Trump’s push to investigate the meat industry is the latest move in his broader effort to restore economic fairness and national independence. His administration has prioritized domestic food production, energy independence, and strong borders — pillars of his America First agenda that resonate deeply with rural and middle-class voters.
The president’s allies say this new DOJ investigation will shine a light on foreign interests that have quietly gained control of critical parts of the American food supply — a risk that goes far beyond the grocery aisle.
“President Trump is once again standing up for the forgotten men and women who feed this nation,” one longtime rancher said. “It’s about time someone in Washington fought for us instead of for foreign corporations.”
Bottom Line: Trump Defends American Ranchers — Again
As inflation continues to squeeze household budgets, Trump’s move sends a clear message: foreign monopolies and corporate greed will not dictate the cost of America’s dinner table.
For millions of families and retirees who have watched prices soar under global pressure, the president’s order could mark a turning point — one that puts American producers, consumers, and workers first.
