Washington, October 27, 2025 – Beef prices in the US just hit all-time highs. This is making inflation worse for many families. In September, the cost of beef went up almost 15% from last year. It’s the biggest jump in food prices right now.
The overall inflation rate hit 3% for the year. That’s the most since early this year. It went up from last month. Things like food and homes are driving this. Beef is the main problem in food costs.
Why is this happening? Trade rules are part of it. The Trump team wants 100% taxes on stuff from China starting next month. This adds stress to prices. But experts say most of the rise comes from things inside the US, like how food is made and sold.
Not all food is more expensive. Eggs got cheaper by about 5% last month. They are even a bit lower than last year. Coffee went up 19%, though. The report on this came late because the government closed some offices.
People feel it at the store. A big cut of beef costs way more now. This hurts budgets when the economy is slowing down. Jobs are getting harder to find too.
The beef groups are not happy. They say letting in more beef from places like Argentina won’t fix things. A group speaker said: “These imports will not solve the price crisis for buyers or help workers in our farms.”
The top money boss, Jerome Powell, called it a big worry. He said: “When we need steady prices and good jobs at the same time, we must think hard about the risks.” It’s tough for their plans.
The White House sees a bright side. A helper there posted online: “This data is good news for homes.” But they added that no fresh numbers mean worry for shops and money markets.
The leaders are trying fixes. They eased rules to bring in beef from Argentina to cut costs. Ranch folks say it might hurt US farms instead. The money team may lower rates soon by a small bit to help jobs. But high prices could stop that. Tools show they might cut by 0.25 points. News outlets say the jump in costs makes it harder.
As holidays come, families watch every dollar. Will beef prices drop soon? Or will inflation keep going up? Keep an eye on stores and news. This could change how we shop for dinner.