Trade Policy

Trade policy is a key element of the U.S. Dairy Export Council's integrated market development strategy. Working through the U.S. government both to enforce and improve the rules governing international dairy trade, USDEC trade policy programs pave the way for effective promotion of U.S. dairy products.

Representing a diverse membership, USDEC also works closely with other organizations to attain a unified position when seeking government action on the industry's behalf.

USDEC trade policy initiatives exclude activities involving domestic dairy pricing policies. Trade policy activities are funded solely by membership dues and do not use funds provided through the dairy checkoff program or the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dairy farmers provide significant input to the process through direct representation on the board as well through their co-operative's membership in USDEC.

For more information, please contact Shawna Morris at smorris@nmpf.org.