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Market Commentary 02-07-17
Research & Data > Market Information > Market Commentary Archives > Market Commentary > Market Commentary 02 07 17 - by Alan Levitt
U.S. dairy exports finished the year on a strong note, with year-over-year gains across most product categories. Overall export value was $443 million in December, up 15 percent from a year ago. U.S. dairy exporters shipped 167,373 tons of milk powders, cheese, butterfat, whey and lactose during the
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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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News Release: 3/17/2021
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases Archives > News Release 3 > 17 > 2021
Arlington, VA - The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applaud the Senate's confirmation of Katherine Tai as the next United States Trade Representative. "The U.S. Dairy Export Council welcomes the swift appointment of Ms. Tai as the new U.S. Tra
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Global Dairy eBrief Exclusive 01/09/2018
Member Services > Periodicals > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusives Articles > Archives > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusive 01 > 09 > 2018 - by Margaret Speich
These are now provided monthly by Edelman Shanghai as part of the news monitoring we do for issues and crisis management in Asia. We are pleased to extend this information to our wider USDEC membership to serve as a quick and informative compilation of regional headlines and potential trends in As
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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: 07/18/2017
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Darigold CEO Says 25,000 Dairy Jobs on the Line with Renegotiation of NAFTA WASHINGTON, D.C. - The CEO of a major farmer-owned dairy cooperative in Washington state told a congressional panel today that the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has created jobs and increased sales for hi
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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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News Release: 06/27/2017
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International Coalition Requests Action from Trade and Economic Ministers WASHINGTON, D.C. - An international coalition of 10 dairy industry organizations, including three U.S. dairy groups, is asking their governments’ trade ministers to intercede in the increasingly acrimonious dispute
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USDEC Members in Action
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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