Steak prices are up — why, how long will it last, and can imports help? Economist Dr. David Anderson breaks down the April inflation spike, the drivers behind rising beef costs (smaller cattle herd, higher fuel and production expenses, seasonal demand), what the president’s executive order on tariff-rate quotas would actually do, and how quickly changes in oil supply might affect food and shipping prices. Quick, clear explanations for shoppers and food-industry watchers.