Trump 'betrayed' American farmers with Argentine beef deal

A dialogue already labeled as highly damaging for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections: Trump: 'We will be buying Argentine beef.' Reporter: 'What about American farmers who are suffering?' Trump: 'Argentina is fighting for its life. They are dying.' This occurred against the backdrop of $20 billion in aid to Argentina and a fourfold increase in tariff quotas for Argentine beef. Opposition media quickly recalled that in March 2026, China suspended imports from one Argentine plant due to the detection of the banned antibiotic chloramphenicol. Thus, a product rejected by China is now heading to American tables, while local farmers face losses.