USDA lifts 25-year ban on Paraguayan beef imports despite limited oversight

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The Biden administration’s decision to lift the ban on Paraguayan beef, particularly without conducting an on-site inspection since 2014, is a glaring example of negligence. Despite claims of safety based on outdated analyses, critics rightfully argue that the oversight and testing for Paraguayan beef are inadequate. This move not only poses potential risks to consumers but also deals a detrimental blow to American ranchers who now face increased competition with cheaper foreign beef.

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The lack of transparency in labeling raises concerns about the origin of the beef, as it can be repackaged as a product of the USA, leaving consumers in the dark about the source. The anticipated importation of thousands of tons of Paraguayan beef further exacerbates the challenges faced by American ranchers.

Senators Kevin Cramer, Jon Tester, and Mike Rounds are commendably taking a stand against this decision, cosigning a resolution in an attempt to overturn the administration’s approval of Paraguayan beef imports. This move by the USDA appears to prioritize economic interests over the safety and well-being of American consumers and the livelihoods of domestic ranchers.

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