Congressional leaders and cattle industry stakeholders are urging the Department of Justice to continue its investigation into the nation’s four largest meatpackers.
U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa and South Dakota’s John Thune joined several colleagues in writing a bicameral letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, asking the DOJ’s antitrust division to stay vigilant where possible and provide updates on findings.
The letter points out Tyson Foods, JBS, National Beef, and Cargill control approximately 85 percent of the processing industry. The DOJ issued subpoenas to all four as part of its investigation nearly a year ago.
