# 7-23-26 - 9am - Foreign Ownership of Our Meatpacking Industry

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Podcast: [The Situation & The Weekend with Michael Brown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-situation-the-weekend-with-michael-brown-463938)
Published: 2026-07-23T18:53:44+00:00
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In a shocking revelation, the speaker delves into the surprising truth behind the high cost of beef in the US, and it's not what you think. The speaker takes a closer look at the meatpacking industry, revealing a disturbing trend that has significant national security implications. This episode explores the intersection of economics, politics, and national security, as the speaker examines the concentration of the US meatpacking industry in the hands of a few large companies, many of which are foreign-owned. The speaker argues that this concentration, combined with a small cattle herd and a drought, has led to the high cost of beef. However, the speaker also raises questions about the role of foreign ownership in the industry, particularly the ownership of the largest meatpacking company in the US by a Chinese conglomerate. The speaker discusses the potential risks of foreign ownership, including the possibility of the company being used as a tool for Chinese intelligence gathering. They also highlight the importance of food security as a national security issue and argue that a country that cannot feed itself is no longer a sovereign nation. The speaker proposes solutions to address these issues, including reforming the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and making it easier for small and mid-sized American beef processors to compete. If you're concerned about the high cost of beef and the implications of foreign ownership in the US meatpacking industry, you won't want to miss this episode. The speaker's analysis is eye-opening and thought-provoking, and the discussion raises important questions about the role of government in protecting national security and promoting fair competition. Listen to the full episode to learn more about this critical iss…

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