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US ranchers
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Immigration enforcement actions in major US cattle and meatpacking regions are drawing concern that labor disruptions could push beef prices higher. The New York Times reports that raids targeting workers in beef-producing areas are raising alarm among ranchers and processors who depend on immigrant labor, amid already elevated food costs for American consumers.
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US cattle industry groups are speaking out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, saying aggressive deportations are removing critical workers from ranches and feedlots and threatening livestock operations. Ranchers argue the actions disrupt food production and are urging federal authorities to consider agriculture's dependence on immigrant labor when carrying out enforcement.