Trump reportedly met with Brazilian billionaire before announcing beef plan

JBS co-owner lobbied Trump days before he slashed beef import tariffs.

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National story. 4 articles from 4 sources. Updated Sep 2, 2026.

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QuartzLean Left· Sep 1, 2026

JBS co-owner lobbied Trump days before he slashed beef import tariffs

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Trump reportedly met with Brazilian billionaire before announcing beef plan

Wall Street JournalCenter· Sep 1, 2026

How a Brazilian Billionaire Helped Shape Trump’s Beef Import Plan

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Driskill Blasts Trump Meeting World's Largest Meatpacker Before Beef Import Deal