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Trump is expected to sign an executive order on beef country-of-origin labeling

The order is expected to be signed behind closed doors at 1:30 p.m. ET, according to Reuters

President Donald Trump outside the White House. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on country-of-origin labeling for beef on Friday, according to Reuters, citing two unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

The signing is set for 1:30 p.m. ET and will not be open to press. Reuters noted that it received no reply from the White House when seeking comment.

Under the existing voluntary system, meat companies may........

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