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News Release: 4/6/2022
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases Archives > News Release 4 > 6 > 2022
ARLINGTON, VA – Krysta Harden, President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), today called on Congress and the administration to support a number of specific policy proposals that will help grow U.S. dairy exports. She testified before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livesto
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Member Alert - July 1, 2021
Member Services > Member Alerts > Archived Member Alerts > Member Alert July 1 2021
USDEC is asking for member input related to a new dairy safeguard investigation initiated by Colombia. On June 21, 2021, Colombia's Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (MCIT), Directorate of Foreign Trade, published its decision to initiate a bilateral safeguard investigation on imports of po
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News Release: 1/30/2026
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases > News Release 1 > 30 > 2026
ARLINGTON, VA -- The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) welcomed the United States’ signing of reciprocal trade agreements with El Salvador and Guatemala this week, underscoring the importance of reinf
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Market Snapshot: Japan
Strategic Insights > Reports > Research Reports > Market Research Reports > Market Snapshot > Market Snapshot Japan
Japan is a significant export market for U.S. dairy due to its advanced economy, vibrant food and beverage sector, health-conscious and aging consumer base, and its familiarity with Western cuisine.
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News Release: 2/2/2025
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From President & CEO Krysta Harden: “Yesterday President Trump signed three Executive Orders imposing 25% tariffs on most goods from Mexico and Canada and 10% tariffs on goods from China, all of which are set to go into effect on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The White House cited the ongoing f
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Market Commentary 07-06-16
Research & Data > Market Information > Market Commentary Archives > Market Commentary > Market Commentary 07 06 16 - by Alan Levitt
Though still down about 15 percent from the peak levels of first-half 2014, U.S. export volume posted an 11-month high in May (on a daily-average basis), led by improved sales of whey, lactose and whole milk powder (WMP). U.S. exporters shipped 157,909 tons of milk powders, cheese, butterfat, whey a
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Global Dairy eBrief Exclusive 09/12/2018
Member Services > Periodicals > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusives Articles > Archives > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusive 09 > 12 > 2018 - by Margaret Speich
Hisao Fukuda’s efforts to facilitate U.S. dairy exports to Japan predate even the founding of USDEC. Few could claim the relationships he’s formed over his long and varied experience with U.S. dairy and his knowledge and expertise with the Japanese food industry and consumers. So when
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News Release: 02/26/2019
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases Archives > News Release 02 > 26 > 2019
ARLINGTON, VA - A new study commissioned by the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the Consortium for Common Food Names forecasts severe consequences for U.S. cheese exports if the European Union (EU) is successful in further expanding restrictions on the use of generic terms such as parmesan, asiago and
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Global Dairy eBrief Exclusive 07/18/2019
Member Services > Periodicals > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusives Articles > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusive 07 > 18 > 2019 - by Mark O'Keefe
Trade barriers—tariff and non-tariff—erode U.S. competitiveness in international markets. Sometimes they completely lock us out of high-potential countries. “U.S. Dairy faces big challenges, particularly with trade policy,” said USDEC President and CEO Tom Vilsack. “
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HPAI Information
Member Services > Periodicals > Hpai Information
Are U.S. Milk and Dairy Products Safe for Import? Yes, pasteurized milk and dairy products are safe. The pasteurization of milk is consistent with the FDA's Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) and destroys harmful microorganisms and viruses, including Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPA