MANDAN, N.D. (KFYR) - On Sunday, President Donald Trump said the government is considering buying Argentine beef to reduce costs for American consumers. That blanket statement is not sitting well with industry vets.

Some ranchers are upset with the President and are urging him not to speak on issues he doesn’t understand. One rancher says he wishes the President would just stop talking.

George Leingang and his family have been working on land southwest of Mandan for over 120 years. He understands the cattle industry.

Leingang says high input costs, drought and dwindling herds have put American cattle ranchers at a disadvantage for years.

President Trump’s most recent comment about purchasing beef from Argentina is just the latest to drive market instability for farmers and ranchers.

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