Late Breaking: Trump Steaks Failed. His 90-Day Beef Plan Might Take Ranchers Down The Same Path

The Lempert Report
August 31, 2026

Late Breaking: Trump Steaks Failed. His 90-Day Beef Plan Might Take Ranchers Down The Same Path

Here's the math nobody's talking about: rebuilding the U.S. cattle herd (now at its smallest in 75 years) takes 3.5 to 4+ years from breeding decision to store shelf. Not 90 days. And there's a second, quieter proposal in play — letting ranchers skip USDA inspection altogether.

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