Trump vows legal order to break up US food monopoly
By The BriefBrief
Donald Trump said he would pursue a legal effort to break up what he called a “nasty monopoly” in US food processing. The government is also considering expanding ranchers’ ability to sell across state lines and adding support for smaller meat processors.
WHO:Donald Trump
WHAT:Trump vowed to pursue legal action to break up a “nasty monopoly” in US food processing; the government is considering related steps for ranchers and smaller meat processors.
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Trump made the vow in response to what he described as a monopoly in US food processing.
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