Tariffs help push beef prices significantly higher, and this summer the United States will see the "most expensive hamburger ever".

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23/07/2025
After the soaring egg prices, American consumers are now facing rising beef prices due to factors such as tariffs and climate. According to reports from American media, American consumers are currently paying for the "most expensive hamburger in history" due to the impact of rising beef prices. According to the Consumer Price Index released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics on the 15th, the average price of ground beef in June was $13.49 per kilogram, the highest level on record. This number is almost 12% higher than the same period last year and 8% higher than in January. According to data from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, the price of steaks is also on the rise, increasing by about 8% compared to the same period last year.