GOP lawmakers warn Trump's Argentina beef proposal could rattle US ranchers

A group of House Republicans is raising concerns about the potential effects of the U.S. importing Argentinian beef after President Donald Trump floated the idea earlier this week.

Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-N.D., is leading seven other House GOP lawmakers in a letter to the president on Tuesday evening, warning the potential plan has rattled the multibillion-dollar American ranching industry.

"America’s cattle producers are among the most resilient and hardworking in the nation," the Republicans wrote. "Collectively, the cattle industry supports thousands of jobs across our districts and contributes $112 billion to rural economies nationwide."