Federal Investigation Launched Into US Meatpackers

By Eva Basinger
Trump Administration Officials Hold Department Of Justice Press Conference On Meatpacking Operations

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 04: Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche attends a press conference at the Department of Justice on May 04, 2026 in Washington, DC. Justice Department and Agriculture officials announced the opening of an antitrust investigation into the meat packing industry, including the four major U.S. beef meatpackers, JBS, Cargill, Tyson Foods, and National Beef, over allegations of price-fixing and collusion. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)Photo: Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images News / Getty Images

(Washington, DC) -- Meat packers such as JBS and Tyson are under federal investigation for alleged price fixing.

"We will use every tool available to reduce food prices and vigorously enforce the anti-trust laws to ensure every aspect of the agriculture industry competes on a fair playing field," said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

The largest meat packers control 85-percent of the market.

Blanche says the investigation was launched at the request by President Trump.

"Since the President's executive order, the department has been actively investigating, with a review of over 3 million documents, hundreds of industry participants, including ranchers, cattlemen and processors," Blanche added.

Meat industry representatives argue their prices are based on market forces, such as a cattle shortage.

JBS operates plants in Marshalltown and Ottumwa, with plans to add plants in Ankeny and Perry.

Tyson also has several plants in Iowa.

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