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Global Dairy eBrief Exclusive 09/05/2019
Member Services > Periodicals > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusives Articles > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusive 09 > 05 > 2019
U.S. Dairy is facing strong headwinds in China. Between the U.S.-China trade war and the African Swine Fever (ASF) epidemic that has decimated the nation’s pig herd (and demand for feed), U.S. dairy shipments to China have plummeted over the past 13 months.The following new USDEC analysis by
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Global Dairy eBrief Exclusive 09/03/2019
Member Services > Periodicals > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusives Articles > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusive 09 > 03 > 2019 - by Tom Vilsack
Dear USDEC Members, When USDEC launched The Next 5%, staff identified for me two key underpinnings of the plan: First, there would be situations where actions by our competitors or by our government beyond our control might impact trade outcomes; Second, we would need a long-term and patient approac
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News Release: 12/10/2019
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases Archives > News Release 12 > 10 > 2019
ARLINGTON, VA -- The U.S. dairy industry commended the White House and Congress for reaching a deal on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and urged lawmakers to vote swiftly on legislation implementing the trade pact. "Passing USMCA would be boon to America's dairy farmers," said
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Global Dairy eBrief Exclusive 12/19/2019
Member Services > Periodicals > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusives Articles > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusive 12 > 19 > 2019 - by Tom Vilsack
Dear USDEC Members, As we head into the final days of 2019, we see many reasons for optimism for U.S. dairy exports. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is well positioned for a congressional vote. The Phase 1 U.S-Japan trade agreement is scheduled for implementation on Jan. 1, 2020. An uptick
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Market Commentary 01-07-20
Research & Data > Market Information > Market Commentary Archives > Market Commentary > Market Commentary 01 07 20 - by USDEC staff
U.S. exports continued to improve in November, increasing from prior months and topping year-ago levels for the third straight month. U.S. suppliers shipped 179,113 tons of milk powders, cheese, whey products, lactose and butterfat during the month, the most since March, and up 14% from a year ago.
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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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Market Commentary 04-02-20
Research & Data > Market Information > Market Commentary Archives > Market Commentary > Market Commentary 04 02 20 - by USDEC staff
Despite early indications of shipping disruptions resulting from the coronavirus outbreak, U.S. export volumes tracked above year-earlier levels in February. It's the sixth straight month of positive growth, but with the break in global demand in March, volumes are likely to be lower in the months a
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Global Dairy eBrief Exclusive 4/13/2020
Member Services > Periodicals > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusives Articles > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusive 4 > 13 > 2020 - by Larry Hancock
Dear USDEC Members, I like to think that all of us are like extended family in the U.S. dairy industry, especially during times like this. When attacked by an outside threat, we resolve to band together. We're resilient. We bounce back to re-imagine a future full of possibility. As one family member
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News Release: 5/16/2021
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases Archives > News Release 5 > 16 > 2021
Arlington, VA - A group of 68 dairy companies and associations urged U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to initiate a dispute settlement case with the Canadian government over its dairy tariff-rate quota (TRQ) administration if ongoing consultations and a USMCA Free Trade Commission m