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Global Trade
Although the American market for dairy products is substantial, over 95 percent of the world's consumers live outside U.S. borders. Many U.S. dairy processing companies compete in foreign markets, and IDFA is committed to advocating for improved international trade opportunities.
Currently, only about 13 percent of U.S. farm milk production goes to make dairy products for dairy export. In 2011, the United States exported over $4.7 billion worth of dairy products around the world, and great potential exists for increasing this amount. To take advantage of these new markets, U.S. dairy exporters must be able to compete in a fair environment, but dairy product tariffs and subsidy practices around the world can hinder U.S. access.
For more information on IDFA's trade news and activities, select the "IDFA News" tab above. Relevant documents are posted under the "Documents" tab.
A chart of completed and pending free trade pacts is available to members here.
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March 28, 2012
Ag Issues Must Be Part of Any U.S.-EU Trade Pact, Coalition Says -
March 7, 2012
EU Adds New Health Certificate for Composite Dairy Products -
February 22, 2012
U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement to Take Effect March 15 -
January 19, 2012
IDFA Welcomes Canada, Japan and Mexico to TPP Talks – with Caveats
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November 2, 2011
IDFA Supports E.U. Certification Program, Asks for Details -
October 19, 2011
Mexico to Suspend Remaining Tariffs on Dairy Products -
October 13, 2011
IDFA Hails Passage of Free Trade Agreements -
October 12, 2011
Congress Expedites Schedule for Approving Free Trade Pacts -
September 14, 2011
USDA Seeks Input on Certification Program for Exports to EU -
September 7, 2011
Deficit Reduction, Job Creation Top Congressional To-Do List -
August 31, 2011
Industry Calls for Measured Response to E.U. Drug Sampling Demand -
August 31, 2011
Market Update: U.S. Dairy Exports Set Another Record in First Half of 2011 -
August 3, 2011
Congress May Move on Trade Agreements; IDFA Urges Action -
July 13, 2011
Pending Trade Pacts Advance, but Obstacles Remain -
July 6, 2011
Congress Delays Action on Pending Free Trade Agreements -
July 6, 2011
Dairy Processors Welcome Agreement on Pilot Trucking Program with Mexico -
June 22, 2011
IDFA Takes Part in Trans-Pacific Partnership Talks in Vietnam -
May 18, 2011
Comment Period Ends, Opposition Remains on Mexican Trucking Pilot -
May 18, 2011
Puerto Rico Considers Bill to Limit Sales of UHT Milk -
April 25, 2011
IDFA Strongly Supports U.S. Plan to Resolve Trucking Dispute with Mexico, Urges Congressional Support -
April 6, 2011
IDFA Applauds Progress on U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement, Urges Quick Action -
March 18, 2011
IDFA CEO Expresses Concerns about Trade Implications of New Dairy Import Tax -
March 4, 2011
Agreement on Mexican Tariffs on U.S. Exports Good News for U.S. Dairy Foods Manufacturers -
March 2, 2011
IDFA Urges Swift Passage of Trade Pacts in House Testimony -
March 2, 2011
Trade Agreements Critical to Job Growth, GOP Reps. Tell Obama -
January 7, 2011
IDFA Commends U.S. Administration's Plan to Resolve NAFTA Trucking Dispute
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December 10, 2010
Join Industry Leaders for Discussion and Debate at Dairy Forum -
November 12, 2010
IDFA Disappointed that Accord on U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Still Not Reached -
October 29, 2010
Trade News: U.S., Korea Show Signs of Progress in Pending Trade Deal -
October 15, 2010
USTR Ag Negotiator to Discuss U.S. Trade Policy at Dairy Forum -
July 14, 2010
Agra-Net.com: U.S. Dairy Groups Impatient for Action on FTAs -
July 9, 2010
Associations Urge Congress to Act on Free Trade Pacts -
June 4, 2010
Industry Groups Unite on Exports to China, Geographical Indications -
May 28, 2010
China Holds Fast to May 30 Deadline for Health Certificate -
May 21, 2010
U.S., Mexican Leaders Consider Trucking Solution during State Visit -
May 7, 2010
Trade News: China Clarifies Market Access; USTR Sets Sugar Allocations -
April 30, 2010
Chinese Market to Remain Open for U.S. Dairy Products -
February 26, 2010
Dairy Export Volume Slides in 2009, but Value Plummets -
February 25, 2010
Ex-Im Bank Offers Conference Discount to Members -
February 19, 2010
Trade News: Brazilians Move Closer to U.S. Retaliation in WTO Cotton Case -
February 5, 2010
Trade News: President Points to Export Growth -
January 15, 2010
Trade News: Obama Extends Duty-Free Status
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December 18, 2009
Trade News: U.S. Eyes Trans-Pacific Pact; Congress Okays Trade with Cuba -
December 4, 2009
Trade News: WTO Revisits Doha; U.S. Senators Call for Trade Reform -
November 16, 2009
Brazil Includes Dairy in Dispute; U.S. Sugar Growers Want Changes -
November 9, 2009
New EU-South Korea Trade Pact Could Hinder U.S. Cheese Exports -
October 4, 2009
Trade News: IDFA Opposes House Companion Bill on MPC Imports -
September 28, 2009
World Dairy Summit Highlights Sustainability, Nutrition and Economic Policies -
September 21, 2009
Trade News: IDFA Comments Promote Trade Agreements with Colombia, Korea -
September 14, 2009
President Obama Agrees to Restrictive Duties on Chinese Imports -
September 8, 2009
Trade News: No Feedstock Flexibility Program for 2010; Sugar TRQs Hold Fast -
August 31, 2009
IDFA Revives U.S. Coalition for Nutritional Ingredients -
August 24, 2009
Milk Production and Global Economy Slow Demand for U.S. Dairy Exports -
July 13, 2009
Trade News: DEIP Extended, New Tariff Line to Ease Sugar Supply Worries -
June 22, 2009
Trade News: Administration, Congress Expect Trade Policy to Remain Stagnant -
June 1, 2009
Trade News: DEIP Agitates Trading Partners, Panama Pact on Hold -
May 18, 2009
IDFA Applauds World Trade Week, Launches Online Trade News
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April 20, 2012
Got Milk? Dairy in Kenya Scarce after Drought -
April 16, 2012
Obama Certifies Colombia Labor Plan, Clearing Trade Pact -
April 13, 2012
W.T.O. Warns of Global Trade Slowdown in 2012 -
February 29, 2012
Obama Signs Executive Order Creating Panel to Probe Unfair Trade Practices -
February 19, 2012
U.S. Dairy Exports Reached Record Volumes in 2011 -
February 17, 2012
Tensions With Russia Loom Over Trade Debate -
January 31, 2012
Record Dairy Exports Push Up Trade Surplus -
January 23, 2012
WTO Chief Lamy Forecasts Weaker Global Trade in 2012
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November 16, 2011
SKorea’s Opposition Party Refuses to Ratify U.S. Trade Deal before Key Sticking Point Resolved -
November 14, 2011
Opportunities for U.S. Dairy Exports Soar -
October 21, 2011
Obama Signs Free-Trade Pacts -
October 19, 2011
Countries Still Feel the Bite of EU Dairy Quota -
October 18, 2011
Obama to Sign South Korea, Colombia, Panama Deals Oct. 21 -
October 18, 2011
Pacific Nations Eye 'Stepping-Stone' Trade Deal -
October 13, 2011
Free-Trade Agreement Will Help Fuel Dairy Exports to S. Korea -
October 12, 2011
Congress Ends 5-Year Standoff on Trade Deals in Rare Accord -
October 11, 2011
Portman Urges Obama to Be More Aggressive in Seeking Trade Deals -
October 11, 2011
Senate Panel Clears Hurdle for Three Trade Pacts -
October 11, 2011
Congress Takes up China, Free Trade, Jobs Bills -
October 10, 2011
Marathon Trade Bill Fight Poised to End with Quick Sprint to Passage -
October 7, 2011
Congress Set for Votes on Trade Bills Next Week -
October 6, 2011
Daley Says Trade Agreements Should Clear U.S. Congress Next Week -
October 5, 2011
Trade Bills Approved by House Ways and Means Committee -
October 4, 2011
Obama, House GOP Move on Trade Deals -
October 3, 2011
Opinion: Trade Deals Are Key to Economic Growth -
October 3, 2011
Obama Is Said to Be Preparing to Submit Three Trade Agreements to Congress -
September 23, 2011
Senate Passes Worker Aid Bill Tied to Trade Deals -
September 21, 2011
Senate Defeats GOP Attempt to Bind Trade Assistance to Trade Deals -
September 14, 2011
GOP Increases Pressure on Obama to Move Trade Deals -
September 13, 2011
U.S. Envoy Says Trade with Canada Is Top Issue -
September 12, 2011
Kirk Working With Senate on Trade Bills -
September 10, 2011
Obama-Backed Trade Pacts Could Be Heavy Lift for House GOP -
September 7, 2011
House Vote on Trade Bill Could Spark Action on Pending Free Trade Agreements -
September 7, 2011
Republicans Ask Obama to Send Congress Trade Pacts -
September 6, 2011
Opinion: Politics of Trade Hurt Job Creation -
September 2, 2011
U.S. House to Consider Trade Preferences Renewal on Sept. 7 -
August 31, 2011
US Business Groups Optimistic Congress Will Finally Pass Trade Pacts -
August 17, 2011
Canada-Colombia Trade Pact Begins as U.S. Deals Stall -
August 15, 2011
Camp Says Canada-Colombia Free Trade Puts U.S. at Disadvantage -
August 14, 2011
White House Pushes Congress to Prioritize Passing Free Trade Deals -
August 11, 2011
Blocking Trade Deal Is Blocking Jobs -
August 4, 2011
U.S. Senate Leaders End Impasse on Three Trade Deals, Worker Aid -
August 3, 2011
Mexican Trucks to Haul Freight on U.S. Roads -
August 1, 2011
U.S. Business Hopes Debt Deal Clears Way for Trade -
July 27, 2011
Camp: Debt Fight Holding up Big Trade Deals -
July 20, 2011
Republican Senator Presses Obama on Trade Deals -
July 19, 2011
AP Sources: Trade Deals Could Slip Into September -
July 15, 2011
Editorial: Congress Hurts Economy by Stalling on Free Trade Deals with Three Key Markets -
July 12, 2011
USTR Kirk Eyes Trade Pacts approval by August -
July 12, 2011
USDA Official Pushes for Free-Trade Deals -
July 11, 2011
Showdown Looming on Korea Trade Without Deal Soon -
July 7, 2011
House and Senate Panels Differ on Worker Aid as They Take up 3 Trade Bills -
July 7, 2011
Mexican Trucks Seeking US Access Face Obstacles -
July 6, 2011
Senate Panel to Try Again to Move Trade Deals -
July 6, 2011
US, Mexico Sign Agreement Allowing Free Flow of Cross-Border Trucking -
July 6, 2011
Envoy Hits the Road for Trade Deal -
July 5, 2011
House Panel to Take up 3 Trade Agreements -
July 1, 2011
SKorea-EU Free Trade Agreement Takes Effect as Seoul-Washington Deal Remains Unratified -
June 30, 2011
GOP Boycotts Mock Markup of Trade Deals -
June 29, 2011
Deal Struck on Long-Stalled Trade Pacts -
June 10, 2011
Seoul Presses U.S. to Pass Trade Deal -
June 8, 2011
It's Time to Focus on Free Trade -
June 2, 2011
Republicans Mull If Trade Deals Worth Obama's Price -
May 25, 2011
U.S. Trade Deals at Risk, Baucus Warns Republicans -
May 17, 2011
Ultimatum Holding Up Trade Deals -
May 16, 2011
Colombia Boosts Lobbying for Trade Deal -
May 14, 2011
Cross-Border Trucking and Tariffs -- Hard to Balance -
May 13, 2011
Disagreements Hold up Free Trade Agreements -
May 11, 2011
Senate Dems Want Job Training Program Renewed (Free Trade Agreements) -
May 10, 2011
Opinion: Mexican Trucks Spat Costly to Economy -
May 4, 2011
Obama Moves Forward on Trade -
May 2, 2011
U.S. Groups Call for "Real Change" in Doha Talks -
April 27, 2011
Opinion: Pressing Congress for the U.S.-Korea Trade Pact -
April 21, 2011
Liberals Pitted Against W.H. on Trade -
April 20, 2011
Trade Pacts to Go to Capitol Hill Separately -
April 19, 2011
Panama Deal Opens Way for Other Trade Agreements -
April 19, 2011
Trade Deal With Panama Clears Hurdle Over Taxes -
April 18, 2011
Kirk Says Panama Free-Trade Agreement Ready for Congress -
April 7, 2011
Obama Throws Weight Behind Colombia Trade Deal -
April 6, 2011
Colombia Reaches Labor Deal With U.S. to Advance Trade Pact -
April 5, 2011
AP Sources: U.S., Colombia to Announce Trade Deal -
March 29, 2011
Levin: Major Changes Needed Before Colombia Trade Pact Can Proceed -
March 27, 2011
Geithner Presses for Colombian Trade Deal -
March 17, 2011
Opinion: GOP Leader Calls for Action on Colombia FTA -
March 17, 2011
U.S. Eyes Colombia Labor Deal in "Near Future" -
March 16, 2011
Some Democrats Vow to Fight Obama on South Korea Trade -
March 14, 2011
Obama Pressed onTrade Pacts -
March 14, 2011
Editorial: Time to Act on Free Trade -
March 10, 2011
Obama Said to Direct Overhaul of U.S. Trade Agencies -
March 7, 2011
White House Presses for Korea Trade Pact -
March 3, 2011
Lawmakers, Administration Officials Press for Free Trade Agreements -
March 3, 2011
Official: Obama, Calderon Reach Trucking Agreement -
March 2, 2011
Obama Administration Promoting Trade as Partisan Wrangling Threatens Pending Deals -
March 1, 2011
South Korea Deal Bogs Down -
February 28, 2011
U.S. Plans for Trade Are Stalled -
February 17, 2011
McCain Urges U.S. to Restore Colombia Trade Benefits -
February 14, 2011
Trade Deals, Job Help Linked in Congress -
February 9, 2011
Korea Trade Deal to Reach Congress in Weeks -
February 9, 2011
Obama Plans to Step Up Talks on Free Trade Pacts -
February 9, 2011
W.H., GOP Trade War Brewing -
February 9, 2011
White House to Revive Latin America Deals -
February 8, 2011
Obama Trade Rep to Make House Debut -
February 7, 2011
Obama Presses Business Leaders to Hire and Invest -
February 2, 2011
Editorial: No Way to Run a Trade Policy -
January 31, 2011
Colombia Trade Agreement Gaining Momentum In Washington -
January 27, 2011
Negotiators Finalize Korea-FTA Language -
January 21, 2011
Unleashing Exports Tied Up in Red Tape -
January 19, 2011
Deadline Looms for Free-Trade Deal -
January 13, 2011
White House Pushing Approval of South Korea Trade Deal by July -
January 10, 2011
Mexico Stops Rotating Tariffs on U.S. Truck Dispute -
January 7, 2011
U.S.-Seoul Trade Deal Can Boost Colombia Pact
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December 20, 2010
Editorial: The U.S. Has No Good Reasons to Stall on Latin America Free-Trade Deals -
December 14, 2010
GOP Tactic Threatens South Korea Trade Pact -
December 10, 2010
South Korea Free-Trade Deal Opposed by AFL-CIO, Steelworkers, Other Unions -
December 9, 2010
Editorial: A Sound Trade Deal With South Korea -
December 5, 2010
South Korean Trade Minister Defends Deal with U.S. -
December 3, 2010
U.S., Korea Agree on Free-Trade Pact -
November 17, 2010
Mr. Obama's Korea Trade Deal Setback -
November 14, 2010
Obama and Asia-Pacific Leaders Vow to Work Toward Freer Trade -
November 3, 2010
Republican House Could Re-energize Trade Talks -
November 1, 2010
Obama Hopes to Rally GOP on S. Korean Pact -
October 13, 2010
U.S. Must Balance Selling to China with Currency Concerns -
October 4, 2010
South Korea Boosts Lobbying Ranks to Help Push U.S. Trade Deal -
October 3, 2010
Editorial: Help Dairy Deliver -
October 2, 2010
Americans Sour on Trade -
July 16, 2010
South Korea Bulks up on K Street as Obama Presses Trade Deal -
July 14, 2010
State's Exports Rise, but Trade Forecast Dims -
July 13, 2010
Business Dials up Trade Efforts -
July 8, 2010
To Build Exports, Obama Vows to Push Stalled Trade Pacts -
July 7, 2010
Obama to Expand Panel on Trade -
June 30, 2010
New Agency Will House Export Rules -
June 30, 2010
Sweeter Outlook for Dairy Producers as Stars Align -
June 26, 2010
White House to Push Free Trade Deal with South Korea -
June 16, 2010
Trade Tensions with China Shadow G-20 Meeting -
June 10, 2010
Senators Losing Patience with U.S. Policy on China -
June 7, 2010
Column: What Does China Want?
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