Dixon Responds to Trump: Argentina May Be Fighting for Its Life — But American Cattlemen Are Fighting for Theirs

In response to reports that former President Donald Trump proposed importing beef from Argentina, AL6 Congressional candidate Case Dixon issued a sharp rebuttal, arguing that the United States should prioritize its own cattlemen over foreign markets.

Trump’s suggestion came amid rising beef costs, prompting pushback from Dixon, who said that Argentines may be “fighting for their life”—and that America’s cattle producers are fighting just as hard to stay afloat.

“Our cattlemen are in a fight of their own—to keep their land, keep their business, and provide for their families,” Dixon said. “The best way to help American producers and consumers is to get Washington out of the way.”

Dixon said he would support the bipartisan Processing Revitalization and Intrastate Meat Exemption (PRIME) Act if elected. The bill would ease federal regulations that restrict small meat processors and permit sales from state-inspected or custom facilities directly to local buyers. Proponents argue this would expand competition, help drive down prices, and strengthen local food systems.

He also urged the return of Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (MCOOL), saying that consumers have the right to know where their food is raised.

“When independent producers can process and sell locally, prices come down naturally,” Dixon said. “That’s not protectionism — that’s freedom. We shouldn’t rely on foreign imports to fix what government regulation broke in the first place.”

In his remarks, Dixon criticized his likely opponent, saying that despite years in Congress, the incumbent has yet to cosponsor the PRIME Act.

“My opponent has been in Congress for years and still hasn’t cosponsored the PRIME Act,” Dixon said. “If he won’t fight for Alabama’s cattlemen now, why should anyone believe he’ll start later?”

Dixon said he believes the federal government’s role should be to remove barriers, not pick winners and losers.

“We don’t need another top-down plan from Washington. We need bottom-up freedom,” he said. “Let America’s farmers and cattlemen compete.”

The PRIME Act has drawn bipartisan support in Washington, but faces opposition from large meatpackers and concerns over food safety oversight. Meanwhile, efforts to reintroduce origin labeling for meat—such as the American Beef Labeling Act—have been proposed in the Senate in recent months.

As the campaign heats up, beef supply and prices, trade, and regulatory reform are sure to become battleground issues in rural Alabama.

Dixon will be facing incumbent Gary Palmer in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary.

For more information on Dixon, his campaign and his position on the issues, visit his campaign website dixonforuscongress.com or follow him on social media.