Trump demands slaughterhouses open immediately

US President Donald Trump wants slaughterhouses to resume work immediately for fear of a possible meat shortage. The unions disagree.

According to Trump, slaughterhouses fulfill a crucial link in the food supply and so it would be allowed to open again. The president seems to be responding to the full-page advertisement of meat processor Tyson Foods in 'The Post' that warned about empty shelves. The unions reject Trump's demand. They say it is not responsible, because human lives are at stake.

Meanwhile, the situation has become almost untenable. With many large slaughterhouses closed for weeks, hundreds of thousands of animals cannot be slaughtered. Pig and poultry farmers have started with the clearing of animals to create stable space. 

Wouter Job

Wouter Baan is Head of Meat & Dairy at BoerenbusinessAt DCA Market Intelligence, he focuses on dairy, pork, and meat markets. He also monitors (business) developments within agribusiness and interviews CEOs and policymakers.

w.baan@boerenbusiness. Nl

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