Beef prices are hitting record highs. The DOJ has launched an antitrust probe into the biggest producers

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsBeef prices are hitting record highs. The DOJ has launched an antitrust probe into the biggest producersActing Attorney General Todd Blanche urged whistleblowers to report alleged wrongdoing with the prospect of receiving money in returnOwen Scott Wednesday 06 May 2026 15:12 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2971470","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/beef-prices-justice-department-antitrust-b2971470.html","title":"Beef prices are hitting record highs - a probe has been launched into big producers"}}CloseTrump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store pricesSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailGet our free Inside Washington emailEmail*SIGN UPI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice{"className":"sc-1ge0fwe-0","newsletterData":{"regSourceNewsletter":"IND_INSIDE_WASHINGTON","regTitle":"Inside Washington","subscriptionGroup":"inside_washington","subscriptionGroupId":"af764e04-87eb-45e6-a84b-a7455ba70a1e","type":"inside_washington","pathPrefix":"/news/world/americas/us-politics","associatedAuthors":["Eric Garcia","John Bowden"],"title":"Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox","mobileTitle":"Get our free Inside Washington email","imageSrc":"https://static.independent.co.uk/static-assets/images/newsletters/insideWashington1_1.png","label":"I would like to receive morning headlines Monday - Friday plus breaking news alerts by email","newsletterKey":"receiveInsideWashingtonNews","regSourceS...