Smith Urges Admin to Support America's Ranchers

August 26, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Trade, released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s move to increase foreign beef imports: “As Nebraska’s ranchers continue to recover from the historic wildfires this spring—amid an ongoing drought—they need market certainty. With cattle inventory at 75-year lows, we must focus on policies which empower ranchers to rebuild our domestic herd. While I acknowledge the administration’s efforts to address consumers’ concerns, providing certainty for America’s hardworking ranchers is essential. Moving forward, I will continue to encourage the administration to pursue policies that give America’s ranchers the assurance they need to make long-term decisions for their operations.” Issues : Agriculture Trade