Meatpacking groups say ICE arrests could lead to higher prices and revenue loss
Meatpacking industry groups warn that recent ICE immigration operations in Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma are causing employee absences. They argue this disruption could lead to revenue losses and higher consumer prices.
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Meatpacking industry groups raised concerns Friday that recent heightened immigration operations in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma have caused employees to miss work, leading to problems at meat-related businesses that could ultimately raise prices for consumers. The Texas Cattle Feeders Association, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association and Kansas Livestock Association said in a statement […]
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