Dairy industry wants more emphasis on trade deals

Dairy industry wants more emphasis on trade deals

Dairy groups say the U.S. Trade Representative outlining enforcement in priorities this year is encouraging, but there’s a major element missing.

“Which is no indication that there is an appetite to resume comprehensive trade agreement negotiations.”

Senior VP for trade policy Shawna Morris with the U.S. Dairy Export Council and National Milk Producers Federation tells Brownfield agreements with the United Kingdom, Southeast Asia, Japan, and the Middle East would greatly benefit dairy farmers.