The executive action signals that decisions around whether to close or reopen plants should be driven by the federal government, not local authorities.
From country of origin to “Product of USA” labels, producers have long sought to distinguish American beef from imports. Upcoming USDA rulemaking is unlikely to resolve the issue.
Some employees are coming in sick, and one woman died after being ordered back to work. “Our work conditions are out of control,” a longtime Tyson employee said.
Indigenous people, environmentalists and industries vie for control over lands that can offer economic benefits or climate protection — but not always both.
