Prices and tariffs are to blame.

@tntrecycling : I don't think so."Beef prices have been hovering near record highs, with U.S. cattle inventories at their lowest in 75 years, after ranchers slashed their herds due to a years-long drought that burned up grazing lands and hiked feed costs."Supplies tightened further after the U.S. suspended imports of Mexican cattle last year amid concerns about the northward spread of a flesh-eating pest that infests livestock."U.S. meatpackers have also been shuttering processing plants in response to soaring cattle costs." "This is just a drop in the bucket," said independent trader Dan Norcini. "It really does nothing to fix the main issue which is a greatly reduced supply of cattle here in the U.S. That will take time and the actions of the market to correct." "www.reuters.com/worl d/us/trump-ease-grou nd-beef-import-quota s-90-days-2026-

@PeoriaIllinoisan :
So, why is all meat so expensive? If it's produced and sold locally, what accounts for the price difference? It's understandable for readers, but experiencing it firsthand offers little clarity.

@tntrecycling : Read