BSE’s Not The Only Trade Barrier Hurting U.S. Cattlemen
US - During this holiday season, many of us will have the opportunity to treat family and friends to a terrific steak or prime rib dinner. What could be better than sitting down at your favorite steakhouse, for a delicious beef meal with all the trimmings? Tonight, imagine you’ve budgeted for just such an outing - including the tip and tax, of course. But what if the check arrives, and the tax is 30, 40, or even 50 percent of the total bill?Source: CattleNetwork