For the first time since 2022, U.S. gas prices have exceeded $4 per gallon, triggered in part by the Iran war’s impact on global fuel markets. The sudden spike has prompted concerns for both consumers and industry observers.

President Donald Trump’s idea to import beef from Argentina to cut consumer costs has sparked a backlash in Kansas, a state where cattle is a cornerstone of the economy. The Kansas Farm Bureau, representing over 100,000 farmers and ranchers, cautions that the move could disrupt local production and jeopardize farmers’ livelihoods.