Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller gives statement on importing Argentinian Beef

AUSTIN, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller gave a statement in a press release over President Donald Trump’s comments on importing beef from Argentina.

According to a story posted on MyHighPlains.com from The Associated Press, President Donald Trump suggested that the United States buy beef from Argentina to bring beef prices down. Miller stated that the United States should consider importing breeding stock to increase U.S. production instead.

“Instead of offshoring our beef production by buying Argentinian beef, which would increase our already substantial $50 billion agricultural trade deficit, we should consider importing breeding stock to increase our own U.S. beef production capacity,” Miller said. “Other opportunities to consider include opening federal lands to grazing and offering tax incentives to increase U.S. beef production. That would encourage more breeding stock and increased herds.”

“All of these options would benefit both U.S. families and the American rancher, and I hope the White House will carefully consider them,” Miller said.