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TX BBQ industry on verge of COLLAPSE amid high beef prices

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As Donald Trump and Republicans portray themselves as champions of the meat industry, a closer look shows businesses are on the verge of collapse under their watch. Over the last year, beef prices have shot up 13% with experts citing the surge on inflation, tariffs, and labor shortages. And now, many of Texas’ most beloved BBQ restaurants are struggling as they deal with these high prices. Russell Roegels, owner of Roegels BBQ Co., joins The Weekend: Primetime to discuss what he’s doing to keep his company in business.

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