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Market Commentary 12-05-19
Research & Data > Market Information > Market Commentary Archives > Market Commentary > Market Commentary 12 05 19 - by USDEC staff
U.S. exports in October were paced by record shipments of nonfat dry milk/skim milk powder (NDM/SMP) to Southeast Asia, plus strong sales of cheese to Mexico and lactose to New Zealand.U.S. suppliers shipped 176,896 tons of milk powders, cheese, whey products, lactose and butterfat in October, almos
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News Release: 05/18/2020
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases Archives > News Release 05 > 18 > 2020
ARLINGTON, VA. - The National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council and the International Dairy Foods Association jointly urged Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to use all tools at his disposal to "ensure high-quality, nutritious U.S. dairy products are made available to our interna
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Global Dairy eBrief Exclusive 08/23/2019
Member Services > Periodicals > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusives Articles > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusive 08 > 23 > 2019 - by Tom Vilsack
Dear Members, I want to update you on the ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Japan over market access for U.S. dairy exports as part of a broader bi-lateral free trade agreement. Talks between the two nations have continued throughout the summer, and negotiators may announce a tentative
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News Release: 11/27/2017
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases Archives > News Release 11 > 27 > 2017
Relationship-building pays off as USDEC-led effort boosts U.S. export competitiveness. ARLINGTON, VA. - Effective Dec. 1, 2017, China is unilaterally lowering its cheese tariffs from 12 percent to 8 percent. The move will immediately boost U.S. export competitiveness in China and help U.S. supp
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USDEC Comments to USTR on U.S.-Kenya Negotiating Objectives 4/28/2020
Trade Policy > Comments & Testimonies > Items > Usdec Comments To Ustr On Us Kenya Negotiating Objectives 4 > 28 > 2020
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News Release: 7/3/2025
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases > News Release 7 > 3 > 2025
ARLINGTON, VA – The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) today welcomed Congress’ significant investment in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s trade promotion capacity, as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill, passed through Congress’ reconciliation process,
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News Release: 05/03/2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. dairy leaders from across the country visited Washington, D.C., this week to urge Congress and Trump Administration officials to hold Canada accountable for its trade violations and hasten the repeal of Canada's controversial new dairy pricing system. During a fly-in ral
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News Release: 04/13/2017
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Canadian Milk Pricing Scheme Causes Major Disruptions in U.S. Dairy Washington, D.C. - The U.S. dairy sector and state agriculture officials today urged President Donald Trump to take immediate action against Canada's repeated and escalating disregard for its trade obligations under the North Americ
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Global Dairy eBrief Exclusive 04/25/2019
Member Services > Periodicals > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusives Articles > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusive 04 > 25 > 2019 - by Mark O'Keefe
Mexico is the U.S. dairy industry’s top export market, importing $1.4 billion in products and ingredients last year. That importance is why the U.S. Dairy Export Council held a members-only Crisis Readiness Summit on March 25 in Chicago focusing on risk scenarios in Mexico. The Summit featu
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News Release: 01/30/2019
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ARLINGTON, VA - A study released today by the U.S. Dairy Export Council projects new trade agreements between Japan and other countries will put U.S. dairy exports at a competitive disadvantage, resulting in lost U.S. sales of $5.4 billion over 21 years. The Japanese dairy market, the fourth largest