Tom Polansek

U.S. grill masters and home chefs face sizzling beef prices for summer cookouts as drought and wildfires have discouraged ranchers from expanding cattle supplies that are at their lowest levels in 75 years.

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Though demand has remained generally strong for steaks and hamburgers, some shoppers have shifted to other proteins, such as chicken, to save money.

Walmart said on Monday it would cut prices on many summer barbecue favorites, including meat, chips, and soda, following a Truth Social post from President Donald Trump saying the retailer was doing so at his administration's request.

Walmart said on Monday it would cut prices on many summer barbecue favorites, ‌including meat, chips, and soda

Walmart announced price cuts on various summer barbecue staples, including ground beef, chips, and soda, following a claim by Donald Trump that the retailer was acting at his administration's request.

Walmart said it would cut prices on many summer barbecue favorites, including meat, chips and soda, following a Truth Social post from President Donald Trump saying the retailer was doing

Walmart has announced price reductions on various summer barbecue essentials, including meat, chips, and soda in a move that President Donald Trump claims came at his request.

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