The CEO of R-CALF USA says the decision to import more foreign beef underscores the need for Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling.

Bill Bullard says President Trump’s recent proclamation to attempt to lower beef prices creates more competition for U.S. cattle producers and muddies the water for consumers. “If we had country of origin labeling today, then these cheaper imports would be priced accordingly for consumers. They’re not.  Instead, the meat packers can continue to hide the origins of the foreign beef and then sell the beef as if it were produced here in America.”

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