DOJ expands beef price probe to eight retailers, including Walmart and Amazon, with inflation a key issue ahead of midterm elections

The US DOJ has expanded its beef price probe to include eight major retailers, such as Walmart, Amazon, and Costco. This inquiry builds upon the department's existing antitrust investigation into meatpackers. The investigation focuses on pricing practices, with inflation serving as a key issue as the country approaches the midterm elections. The DOJ is examining whether these large retailers are contributing to the rising costs of beef for consumers across the United States.