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Market Commentary 06-04-20
Research & Data > Market Information > Market Commentary Archives > Market Commentary > Market Commentary 06 04 20 - by USDEC staff
Record exports of dry ingredients to Southeast Asia, plus rebounding volumes of whey products to China, sent U.S. dairy exports higher for the eighth straight month - a testament to the resilience of U.S. exporters in the face of COVID-19 lockdowns and disruptions. In April, U.S. suppliers shipped 1
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News Release: 02/05/2018
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases Archives > News Release 02 > 05 > 2018
ARLINGTON, VA - The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today urged the U.S. Senate to swiftly approve Gregg Doud as chief agricultural negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Link Doud's confirmation process was halted last y
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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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Market Commentary 08-19-15
Research & Data > Market Information > Market Commentary Archives > Market Commentary > Market Commentary 08 19 15 - by Alan Levitt
Following a China buying bubble and return to slower future growth, the world currently needs less milk. World dairy supplies expanded the last five years on the assumption that uninterrupted China growth was almost a sure thing, but that’s no longer the case. In the first half of the year, Ch
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Daniel Chan
Member Services > International Representatives > International Representatives > Daniel Chan X9009
How I Help USDEC Members As your go-to person in China, I can provide you with a market brief or a post-trip debriefing to review your experience if you travel to this country, as well market insights and strategic consultation in coordination with the USDEC office in Arlington, Va. Previous Experie
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News Release: 05/29/2018
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases Archives > News Release 05 > 29 > 2018
ARLINGTON, VA - U.S. dairy producers and manufacturers offered to collaborate today with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to continue fostering dairy food safety and job growth, as the agency develops procedures for regulating imported foods, including shellfish and dairy. The National Mi
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Global Dairy eBrief Exclusive 01/02/2018
Member Services > Periodicals > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusives Articles > Archives > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusive 01 > 02 > 2018 - by Tom Vilsack
Dear USDEC Members, U.S. dairy exports are on track to gain in both value and volume in 2017. The final numbers won't be tallied until next month. But this much is certain: We are on our way to our goal and destination of "The Next 5%." Year-end numbers will not break records (up 16 percent
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News Release: 3/11/2014
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases Archives > News Release 3 > 11 > 2014
CONTACTS: Chris Galen, NMPFPHONE: (703) 243-6111FAX: 703-841-9328cgalen@nmpf.org Alan Levitt, USDECPHONE: (703) 528-4801FAX: 703-528-3705alevitt@usdec.org Arlington, VA A bipartisan majority of the U.S. Senate weighed in this week on the importance of rejecting European Union efforts to restr
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News Release: 04/26/2019
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases Archives > News Release 04 > 26 > 2019
ARLINGTON, VA - U.S. dairy officials today lauded the U.S. Trade Representative's Office for denouncing Europe's anti-trade agenda against common-name food products and pursuing avenues to preserve U.S. export access rights. The U.S. Special 301 Report, issued yesterday by USTR, categorically reject
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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. “