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Reciprocal Trade Negotiations Tracker
Member Services > Reciprocal Trade Negotiations Tracker
The USDEC Reciprocal Trade Negotiations Tracker is a resource developed by USDEC to provide members with timely updates on international tariff developments affecting U.S. dairy exports. This tool offers a country-by-country overview of proposed and implemented U.S. tariffs, corresponding foreign re
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U.S. Dairy Innovation Seminar
Member Services > Meetings & Webinars > Event Pages > Us Dairy Innovation Seminar
In conjunction with Jiangnan University, USDEC is hosting a workshop that will focus on the innovation edge that U.S. dairy proteins deliver in developing winning products. A roster of international speakers and panelists will highlight the nutritional benefits, functional advantages and technical c
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News Release: 3/25/2026
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases > News Release 3 > 25 > 2026
ARLINGTON, VA – The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) on Tuesday announced the recipient of its Excellence in Exports (ExEx) Award, which recognizes member companies that are driving the U.S. dairy industry forward. Orange Cheese Company, of Woodbridge, Connecticut, is this year’s
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International Year of the Woman Farmer
Newsroom > International Year Of The Woman Farmer
In recognition of 2026 being the United Nations International Year of the Woman Farmer, the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) is pleased to launch a podcast, Voices from the Barn. Hosted by USDEC President and CEO, Krysta Harden, this podcast features conversations with dairy women farmers from
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Gulfood Manufacturing 2026
Member Services > Meetings & Webinars > Event Pages > Gulfood Manufacturing 2026
Gulfood Manufacturing is a regional and ingredient-focused food trade event dedicated to the Middle East food and beverage processing sector. This show is one of the largest ingredient-focused trade shows in the world, providing attendees with insights into the latest trends related to ingredients,
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U.S. Dairy Protein Trade and Innovation Seminar
Member Services > Meetings & Webinars > Event Pages > Us Dairy Protein Trade & Innovation Seminar X23134
A U.S. Dairy Protein Trade and Innovation Seminar will be held in mid‑November in Taipei, bringing together food and beverage buyers and formulators to explore the expansive health‑ and wellness‑driven innovation opportunities made possible with U.S. whey and milk protein ingredients. U.S. dairy pro
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Our Staff
About Us > Our Staff
Contact a USDEC staffer by using either our Contact Us form or calling 703-528-3049. Executive Office Krysta Harden, President and CEO Allison Thomas, Chief Operating Officer Omar Syed, Vice President, Human Resources Kristen Hagan, Director, Executive Office Cheese & Consumer Dairy Produ
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Member Alert - March 17, 2026
Member Services > Member Alerts > Member Alerts > Member Alert March 17 2026
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) signed a U.S.-Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade late Friday, March 13, that includes provisions to reduce tariffs on certain dairy products. Ecuador also commits to reforming its burdensome import licensing and facility registration systems for food and agric
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News Release: 3/17/2026
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases > News Release 3 > 17 > 2026
ARLINGTON, VA – Tony Rice, Senior Director of Trade Policy at the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), testified today before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust on the maritime supply chain
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News Release: 3/16/2026
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases > News Release 3 > 16 > 2026
ARLINGTON, VA — The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) praised Friday’s signing of a U.S.–Ecuador agreement on reciprocal trade. The agreement would improve export opportunities for U.S