U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is lauding the results of a meeting she had with White House officials and a few of her colleagues centered on concerns within America’s beef industry.
Hyde-Smith, who is seeking another term in office, posted on social media Saturday that she had requested a meeting with President Donald Trump, along with Senate peers Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) and Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), to discuss the ongoing challenges faced by cattle farmers. The president did not show up alone. Joining Trump for the meeting were Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
As a result of the meeting, according to Hyde-Smith, the U.S. Department of Justice launched an investigation into meat-packing companies that are allegedly driving up beef costs through collusion, as well as price fixing and manipulation. Though no companies were named, a report from Reuters found that 85% of the U.S. cows that are converted into various beef products and sold in American markets are slaughtered by Tyson Foods, Cargill, JBS USA, and the National Beef Packing Company.
“We got remarkable results. Not only did we get an investigation into price manipulation by the meat packers, which Atty Gen Pam Bondi immediately got engaged, we also got the tariffs removed on fertilizer,” Hyde-Smith wrote. “I am so proud to represent THE AMERICAN FARMER! This is truly one of the most significant meetings ever held in the White House concerning rural America. Thank you, President Donald Trump.”
SuperTalk Mississippi News reached out to Hyde-Smith’s office regarding her remarks about the removal of tariffs on fertilizer but has not received a response at this time.
