Trump’s plan for ultra-fast meat processing would be a disaster for workers and the environment

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By Frida GarzaApr 30, 2026, 4:15 am97 ptsTrending
In February, the United States Department of Agriculture announced two proposed changes to federal rules governing the rate of production in meat processing plants — a move advocates say would endanger workers, public health, and the environment. One proposed amendment would raise the maximum line speeds in…

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