FIGURES INTRODUCES BILL TO REVERSE PRESIDENT'S BEEF ORDER AND SUPPORT AMERICAN CATTLE PRODUCERS

Washington, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) introduced the Protecting American Beef Producers Act, a bill to support American cattle producers by reversing President Trump's proclamation that allowed for 300,000 metric tons of beef to be imported into the country and sold below market rate. "Alabama farmers are already struggling to make ends meet thanks to skyrocketing input costs caused by the President's war with Iran and retaliatory tariffs stemming from his reckless trade policies," said Congressman Figures. "The President's beef order is yet another move that takes direct aim at the well-being of our agricultural community. I'll always s...