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Promoting Fair Competition In Livestock Markets And Expanding Market Access for American Meat Producers

The order directs federal agencies to strengthen enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act against unfair, deceptive, discriminatory, monopolistic, or price-manipulating practices in livestock and meat markets. It instructs the Agriculture Department to expand investigations and resources, coordinate with the Justice Department on antitrust enforcement, and review regulations and guidance to better protect producers and small processors.