Beef is far more prized in the Usa than anyplace else in the whole world. If you add up the beef eaten in the world, you would be surprised to find that the North america is responsible for roughly 25% of the total.
When buying beef steak you are better off shopping from a butcher instead of a self-service store. A specialised butcher is far more likely to have a more extensive range of beef cuts than the self-service store, he will know the full history of his meat, will have looked after it properly, and will usually be happy to give you a few hints on a few cooking tips.