Mexico imports nearly a quarter of the U.S. dairy industry’s exports annually. It’s a critical $1.4 billion marketplace. And it’s one that President Trump continues to risk damaging permanently — and unnecessarily. …
The American Dairy Coalition supports the efforts of Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) with his introduction of the Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019. This bill will make it necessary for the president to submit to Congress any plans to “adjust imports in the interest of national security under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.” A similar bill has been introduced to the Senate. …
The American Dairy Coalition (ADC) and the dairy producers we represent across the nation applaud the efforts of Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee Collin Peterson (D-MN) and Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA) on the introduction of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. …
“Our milk price has dropped nearly 40% over the last 4 years. Cheese exports from the U.S. to Mexico are down more than 10% annually and shipments to China have fallen almost 65% annually. If this isn’t bad enough, the industry faces onerous and costly dairy regulations, as well as a shortage of workers — making it hard to find a way each day to stay in business.” …
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