Trump to Sign Orders Monday Aimed at Lowering Beef Prices

President Donald Trump will sign two executive orders Monday to try to lower beef prices, according to a White House official, the latest effort by the administration to counter high consumer prices ahead of November midterms.

The orders aim to address short-term supply issues in the US beef market by expanding imports and by supporting a rebuild of the country’s domestic cattle herd, according to the official, who requested anonymity to discuss the measures before they are made public.

While the official did not provide further details on the orders, the Wall Street Journal earlier reported the administration is planning ...