Australian Beef Farmers say Trump Tariffs to Boost Price of U.S. Hamburgers
April 3, 2025 | 1 min to read
At a bustling Moss Vale cattle auction in Australia’s Southern Highlands, an auctioneer calls out as nearly 2,000 cows await sale. Despite a 10% import tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Australian goods, including beef exports, bidding remains spirited among prospective owners, who signal their bids with a nod. Business thrives at the auction, showcasing resilience in the face of international trade tensions.
MOSS VALE, Australia – At a cattle auction in Australia’s lush Southern Highlands, an auctioneer shouts from a gantry over the din of nearly 2,000 cows waiting to be bought.
Prospective owners in felted hats bid up prices with a nod of the head, and business is brisk, despite U.S. President Donald Trump imposing a 10% import tariff on Australian goods and singling out the country’s beef exports for criticism.
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