Congressman Davis Stands with Eastern North Carolina Cattle Producers Amid Federal Move to Expand Foreign Beef Imports

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development, spoke on the House floor in support of cattle producers in eastern North Carolina and across the country following the President's August 26 proclamation waiving out-of-quota tariffs on up to 300,000 metric tons of imported lean beef trimmings. Congressman Davis warned that the added volume could pressure cattle prices and further strain American producers and family farms already facing rising costs and market uncertainty.

Congressman Davis recently met with eastern North Carolina cattle ranchers to hear about their concerns and discussed how we can protect family farms, ensure fair competition, and strengthen our domestic beef industry.

Congressman Davis' floor remarks:

"Mr. Speaker, I stand with the cattle producers of eastern North Carolina and those across America who work hard every day to put American beef on our tables.

Family farmers should not have to compete against a surge of foreign beef that could pressure domestic markets and threaten their livelihoods.

With as much as 300,000 metric tons of beef entering the United States over the next 90 days, cattlemen have every right to be upset.

I met with eastern North Carolina cattle producers to hear their concerns and discuss how we can protect family farms, ensure fair competition, and strengthen our domestic beef industry.

American ranchers work hard to feed our families and strengthen our rural communities. And they deserve respect and a fair shot in the marketplace. I yield back."