Some dairy categories are still stationed at mission control waiting for the perfect weather conditions. However, a majority of segments are ready for takeoff, especially as dairy consumption reaches an all-time high, according to FDA data.
The panel will address Canada’s ongoing refusal to meet its USMCA dairy trade obligations.
May 25, 2022
On May 25, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applauded the U.S. government’s announcement that it would once again initiate consultations, the first step in a formal dispute settlement case, over Canada’s continued manipulation of dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs) in violation of Canada’s commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
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USDEC, NMPF said they welcome the launch and the opportunity it offers to strengthen ties with key trading partners across the Asia-Pacific region.
May 23, 2022
Today in Tokyo, President Biden launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) with a dozen initial partners: Australia, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
IDFA, USDEC and NMPF are asking for swift response from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
May 16, 2022
The Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), speaking on behalf of the U.S. dairy supply chain, said on May 16 that it rejects the government of Canada’s changes to how dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs) are allocated under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
The organizations sent a letter to the Biden administration recommending specific steps to be taken.
April 21, 2022
The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), both headquartered in Arlington, Va., sent a letter on April 21 to the Biden administration recommending specific steps to provide relief and support to dairy farmers and exporters facing supply chain constraints.