President Trump announced Friday that the United States will temporarily allow an additional 300,000 metric tons of ground beef imports without tariffs for 90 days. The move aims to ease record-high prices for American consumers facing tight domestic supplies.

The action comes as ground beef prices have reached historic levels due to reduced cattle herds, drought impacts on feed, and other supply disruptions. Trump stated the temporary quota increase will provide relief at grocery stores without long-term harm to U.S. producers.

White House officials noted that the policy targets lean beef trimmings used in ground beef production. The imports will be phased in over the short-term window to stabilize markets quickly.

This decision follows earlier steps by the administration, including a February proclamation that quadrupled Argentina's annual beef import quota to 100,000 metric tons for 2026. Those measures responded to similar pressures from natural disasters and market disruptions affecting domestic production.

Industry analysts expect the latest relief to moderate prices in the near term while domestic herds recover. Consumer advocates welcomed the step as a direct response to family budget strains from elevated food costs.

Trump emphasized that the policy balances consumer needs with support for American ranchers through targeted, time-limited adjustments. Officials indicated monitoring will continue to assess impacts on the broader market.