This Proclamation, signed on August 26, 2026, is a formal legal instrument that executes the policy described in your previous text. It provides the specific regulatory mechanics, legal justifications, and enforcement protocols for increasing beef imports to lower domestic prices.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the Proclamation’s provisions:

The President is authorizing an additional 300,000 metric tons (mt) of lean beef trimmings to enter the U.S. at the lower "in-quota" tariff rate. This is broken down into a strictly timed schedule:

• • Tranche 1: 100,000 mt (September 1 – September 30, 2026).

  • Tranche 2: 100,000 mt (October 1 – October 30, 2026).

  • Tranche 3: 100,000 mt (October 31 – November 30, 2026, or until filled).

  • Administration: These are handled on a "first-come, first-served" basis and are allocated to "other countries"—meaning any country that doesn't already have a specific bilateral quota.

One of the most unique aspects of this Proclamation is the 25% discount requirement.

• • The Rule: The administration expects these imports to be sold at 25% below the current market price for lean beef trimmings.

  • The Penalty: The Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) are ordered to monitor these prices. If they find that importers or foreign producers are pocketing the tariff savings rather than passing them to consumers (creating a "windfall"), the President reserves the right to terminate the Proclamation immediately.

The Proclamation cites 19 U.S.C. 3601, which allows the President to modify Tariff-Rate Quotas (TRQs) during a "major national market disruption" or natural disaster. The "disruptions" cited here include:

• • The New World Screwworm: The closure of southern ports to Mexico to prevent a biological threat to the U.S. cattle herd, which has constricted the supply of live animals.

  • Herd Depletion: The text explicitly blames the "War on Cattle" from the previous administration for domestic herds hitting 75-year lows.

  • Environmental Factors: Drought and wildfires in cattle-producing regions that have made it difficult for ranchers to retain breeding stock (heifers).

  • Supply/Demand Mismatch: U.S. beef output is forecast to drop by 4% in 2026 while consumer demand is actually rising.

The Proclamation is highly specific about which beef can come in. It only applies to "lean beef trimmings" under specific Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) codes.

• • Why this matters: By only increasing the quota for trimmings (used for ground beef) and not high-end cuts (steaks/roasts), the administration is attempting to protect U.S. ranchers. U.S. ranchers typically make their highest margins on "fed cattle" for premium cuts, whereas ground beef is often made by blending domestic fat with imported lean meat.

The President cites several key authorities to make this legally binding:

• • Section 404 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act: The primary tool for adjusting agricultural quotas.

  • Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974: Allows the President to modify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

  • Proclamation 11010: This new order builds upon the February 6, 2026, order that specifically helped Argentina, but this new order is broader in scope.