Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP) Updates

April 2008

• With Beef Issue Settled, U.S.-Korea Trade Pact May Move Forward, 4/28/08
• IDFA Voices Support for U.S.-Colombia Trade Agreement, 4/9/08

March 2008

• U.S. Dairy Exports Continue to Affect Domestic Dairy Product Prices, 3/31/08
• EU Moves Away from Agricultural Subsidies and Markets Prosper, 3/28/08
• Food Industry Groups Urge Congress to Continue Full NAFTA Implementation, 3/17/08
• European Court Upholds Protected Designation for Parmesan Cheese, 3/10/08
• Member Reps Join Tipton, Yonkers on Ag Trade Advisory Committees, 3/3/08

February 2008

• Dairy Exports Hit All-Time High in 2007, 2/19/08
• Processed Cheese Standards Stall, Other Issues Advance, at Codex Dairy MeetingSUA Seeks Government Action to Ease Market Impact of Refinery Disaster, 2/11/08
• Administration Stands by NAFTA Provisions, Opposes Side Sugar-Trade Deal, 2/11/08

January 2008

• IDFA Opposes Sugar Agreement That Would Unravel NAFTA, 1/28/08
• IDFA Urges FDA to Continue Dialogue on Cloning as EU Releases Its Draft Report, 1/14/08
• Canada Alters Cheese Standards, Limiting Use of Milk Ingredients, 1/7/08

December 2007

• U.S. - Peru Free Trade Agreement Passes in U.S. Senate, 12/10/07
• Global Dairy Markets to Take Center Stage at Dairy Forum, 12/3/07

November 2007

• IDFA Applauds House Passage of U.S.-Peru Free Trade Bill, 11/13/07

October 2007

• Worldwide Food Expo '07 Posts Great Success, 10/29/07
• Senate Needs to Consider WTO Obligations in Farm Bill Debate, 10/22/07
• World Dairy Summit Highlights Nutrition, Science, Economics and Sustainability, 10/15/07
• Global Dairy Platform to Enhance Image, Expand Demand of Dairy Products, 10/15/07
• IDFA Commends Senate Committee for Defeating Proposed Dairy Tariff, 10/8/07
• Senate Finance Committee Approves U.S. -Peru Free Trade Agreement, 10/8/07
• Alliance Calls on Congress to Oppose Dairy Import Assessment, 10/8/07

September 2007

• Implementing Import Tax Could Curtail U.S. Dairy Exports, 9/10/07
• Coalition Opposes Farm Bill Extension of Dairy Price Support Program, 9/4/07

August 2007

• U.S. Milk Production Surges While World Dairy Markets Remain Strong, 8/27/07
• U.S. Dairy Exports Reach Record Levels for Fourth Consecutive Year, 8/20/07
• EU Toughens Stance on Labeling Compliance for U.S. Dairy Exports

July 2007

• Codex Adopts 16 New and Revised Cheese Standards

May 2007

• Allen Sayler Named IDFA Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
• Top Negotiator Attempts to Kick-Start WTO Ag Negotiations
• Codex Committee on Food Labeling Endorses Country-of-Origin Provisions

April 2007

• Dairy Market Update: U.S., World Markets for Dairy Products Remain Strong
• IDFA Joins U.S.-Korea Business Coalition in Dialogue with Congress
• Global Demand for Dairy Ingredients and Record High Feed Prices Drive Milk Prices to All-Time Highs

March 2007

• Dairy Market Update: 2006 Exports Set Record for Second Consecutive Year

February 2007

• Ethanol, Mexico and Farm Bill Headline Discussions at Sweetener Colloquium, 2/26/07
• IDFA Supports President's Call to Renew Trade Promotion Authority, 2/1/07

January 2007

• United States, Panama Conclude Free Trade Agreement, 1/2/07

December 2006

• U.S. Signs Separate Trade Agreements with Colombia, Russia, 12/4/06
• U.S. Dairy Industry Reaches Global Crossroads, USDA Study Shows, 12/4/06

November 2006

• Growing U.S. Interest in Ethanol May Shape Future Sugar Policy, 11/20/06
• Vietnam Invited to Join WTO, 11/13/07
• IDFA Works with NCIMS to Avert Potential Trade Issue with EU, 11/13/06
• Codex Committee Makes Favorable Decision on Milk Protein, 11/6/07

October 2006

• Market Update: U.S. Dairy Industry Gains Ground as Global Exporter, 10/30/06
• Mexico Offers Opportunities for Processing Equipment Suppliers, 10/10/06

September 2006

• IDFA President, Other International Leaders Speak at Dairy UK Conference, 9/25/06
• Mexico Reinstates Sanctions against U.S. Dairy Blends through October 2006, 9/18/06

July 2006

• Trade Talks Falter in Geneva, but U.S. Remains Committed, 7/24/06
• Codex Considers Cheese Standards, Adopts Trans Fatty Acids Definition, 7/17/06
• Global Trade Talks Stall in Geneva, 7/10/06
• House Ag Chairman Urges U.S. Doha Negotiators to Hold Fast, 7/3/06

May 2006

• U.S., Vietnam Reach Market-Access Agreement, Paving Way for WTO Accession, 5/22/06
• EU to Repeal Sanctions on U.S. Dairy Exports, 5/15/06
• Codex Food Labeling Committee Makes Measured Progress, 5/15/06
• SUA Calls for Collaborative Effort to Reform Sugar Policies, 5/15/06
• Codex Committee Moves to Simplify Food Additives System, 5/8/06
• WTO Negotiators Push On Despite Passing April 30 Deadline, 5/1/06

April 2006

• U.S., Peru Sign Trade Promotion Agreement, 4/17/06
• Milestone Codex Meeting Produces U.S.-Supported Cheese Standards, 4/10/06
• IDFA to Create New Codex Committee, 4/10/06

March 2006

• IDFA's Hough Testifies at Hearing on US-Korea Free Trade Agreement, 3/20/06
• No DEIP Activity: World Markets a Factor, 3/13/06
• IDFA Continues Leadership on International Standards Work, 3/6/06
• U.S. Concludes Free Trade Agreements with Colombia and Peru, 3/6/06

February 2006

• U.S.–Korea Free Trade Agreement Has Huge Potential for U.S. Dairy Exports, 2/27/06
• Government Study Says U.S. Sugar Policy Has Cost Manufacturing Jobs, 2/21/06
• Sugar Users Call for Unified Efforts with Producers to Improve U.S. Policy, 2/13/06

January 2006

• Tipton Looks Ahead to the "Next Great Generation" for Dairy, 1/17/05
• Analysis: U.S. Exports of Dairy Products Climb in the Past Two Years, 1/9/06
• IDFA Scores Key Victories in 2005 Congressional Session, 1/3/06

December 2005

• Hong Kong Ministerial Yields Some Action, Good IDFA Interaction, 12/19/05
• Register Now for February’s International Sweetener Colloquium, 12/19/05
• Dairy Executives Encourage President Bush to Stay the Course on WTO Goals, 12/12/05
• USDA to Allow More Sugar Imports, Eyes Additional Action, 12/12/05
• EU Reaches Deal to Reform Sugar Subsidy Program, 12/5/05

November 2005

• IDFA: WTO Talks Provide Great Opportunity for U.S. Dairy Industry; Key Lawmaker Speaks Out about Europe's Push to Protect Food Names, 11/7/05

October 2005

• Worldwide Food Expo '05 Posts a Great Success, 10/31/05
• Europe's Highest Court Decides that Feta Must be Greek, 10/31/05
• Dairy Market Update: October 2005, 10/24/05
• Registration Opens for January's Dairy Forum, 10/24/05
• IDFA Applauds U.S. Offer to Cut Domestic Subsidies in WTO Doha Round, 10/10/05
• Hurricane Rita Worsens Resin Shortage Situation, 10/3/05
• USDA Makes Third Sugar Program Change Due to Hurricane Impact, 10/3/05
• U.S. and Canada Host 2005 IDF World Dairy Summit, 10/3/05
• Check Out the IDFA Members Exhibiting at Worldwide Food Expo!, 10/3/05

September 2005

• IDFA Monitoring Hurricane Rita's Impact on Gulf Coast Region, 9/26/05
• Dairy Market Update: September 2005, 9/26/05
• IDFA Provides Input on WTO Ag Priorities to Senate Committee, 9/26/05
• Processors Assess Impact of Katrina on Resin Supply, 9/19/05
• IDFA Announces 2006 Educational Calendar, 9/19/05
• USDA Takes Additional Steps on Sugar in Hurricane's Wake, 9/12/05
• IDFA, Coalition Oppose MPC Bill Inclusion in Trade Package, 9/12/05
• Call to Action: Donations for Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts, 9/6/05
• USDA Takes Quick Action on Sugar in Wake of Hurricane Katrina, 9/6/05

August 2005

• Dairy Market Update: August 2005, 8/29/05
• Tipton, Yonkers Reappointed to Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees, 8/29/05
• USTR Offers 23 Sugar-Producing Nations Access to U.S. Market, 8/29/05
• Mexico Levies Tariffs on U.S. Dairy Blends Due to "Byrd Amendment", 8/22/05
• USDA Again Increases Sugar Availability, 8/22/05
• Canada Eyes Ban on Many Dairy Products, 8/15/05
• USDA Moves to Remedy Sugar Shortfall after Industry Request, 8/15/05
• IDFA Members Ask Ag Secretary for Dairy Reforms in Next Farm Bill, 8/8/05
• President Bush Signs DR-CAFTA into Law, 8/8/05
• IDFA Hails House Passage of DR-CAFTA, 8/1/05
• IDFA Offers Comments on FDA's FY06 Food Safety Priorities, 8/1/05

July 2005

• IDFA Urges Support for CAFTA-DR as House Vote Draws Near, 7/25/05
• IDFA, Coalition Oppose Senate Legislation on Dairy Protein Tariffs, 7/25/05
• No Consensus Reached on Creation of Parmesan Standard, 7/18/05
• IDFA Hails Senate Approval of CAFTA-DR; House Vote Expected by Month's End, 7/4/05
• EU Proposal Aims to Cut Sugar Prices by 39%, 7/4/05
• DEIP Update, July 2005, 7/4/05

June 2005

• CAFTA-DR Legislation is Introduced; Congressional Vote Expected Soon, 6/27/05
• Dairy Market Update: June 2005, 6/27/05
• USDA Confirms BSE in Beef Cow, 6/27/05
• CAFTA-DR Clears First Hurdle in Senate and House Committees, 6/20/05
• Call to Action: IDFA Advocates New Codex Parmesan Standard, 6/20/05
• U.S. Officials: Fates of CAFTA-DR and WTO Doha Round Tied Together, 6/13/05
• Country of Origin, Ingredient Labeling Among Codex Committee Topics, 6/6/0

May 2005

• Dairy Industry Meets with New U.S. Trade Representative, 5/31/05
• Worldwide Food Expo Rolls Out Welcome Mat for International Attendees, 5/23/05
• President Bush to Lead Efforts on CAFTA-DR, 5/16/05
• Key Advisor Sides with Greeks over Feta Cheese Naming, 5/16/05
• WTO Decision Prompts New Proposal to Reform EU Sugar Policy, 5/9/05

April 2005

• Worldwide Food Expo Selected for International Buyer Program, 4/25/05
• Trade Debate Heats Up on Capitol Hill over CAFTA-DR, 4/25/05
• Sugar the Main Sticking Point at Senate CAFTA-DR Hearing, 4/18/05
• CAFTA-DR Efforts Increase; Congressional Hearings to Start This Week, 4/11/05
• President Asks for Renewal of "Fast Track" Authority on Trade, 4/11/05
• Senate Hearing on CAFTA-DR Moved to April 13; House Hearing Set for April 21, 4/4/05

March 2005

• Bush Taps Capitol Hill Veteran to be U.S. Trade Representative, 3/28/05
• U.S. Dairy Industry Welcomes WTO Ruling on Geographic Food Names, 3/21/05
• Call to Action: Contact Congress Now in Support of CAFTA-DR, 3/21/05
• Congressional Recess Offers Grassroots Opportunity with Lawmakers, 3/21/05
• Value and Volume of Dairy Exports Jumped in 2004, 3/14/05
• Canadian Producers Seek to Restrict Certain Dairy Imports, 3/7/05
• Trade Dispute Settlement Avoids U.S. Tariffs on Yogurt, Cheese Imports, 3/7/05
• WTO Upholds Landmark Ruling Against U.S. Farm Subsidies, 3/7/05

February 2005

• Europe's Highest Court Hears Case over Naming Feta Cheese, 2/22/05
• Veneman and Rep. Kirk Outline Sugar Policy Failures at Colloquium, 2/14/05
• Dairy Protein Tariff Bill is Re-introduced in Congress, 2/7/05
• IDFA Outlines Priorities for WTO Doha Round Negotiations, 2/7/05
• Yogurt, Cheese Imports Targeted for U.S. Tariffs, 2/7/05

January 2005

• EU to End Sanctions on U.S Goods, Leaves Door Open for Future Action, 1/31/05
• Senate Confirms Johanns as Agriculture Secretary, 1/24/05
• Veneman to Deliver Keynote Address at International Sweetener Colloquium, 1/24/05
• Canada Finds Another BSE Case in Alberta, 1/18/05
• GI System is Inconsistent with WTO Trade Rules, 1/3/05

December 2004

• CFSAN Priorities Include Biosecurity, Listeria and Dairy Standards, 12/13/04
• President Bush Taps Nebraska Governor for USDA's Top Spot, 12/6/04
• IDF Elects New Leadership and Advances Work on Codex Dairy Standards, 12/6/04
• U.S. May Drop Dominican Republic from Trade Deal over Sweetener Issue, 12/6/04
• U.S. Pizza is Possible Target in "Byrd Amendment" Trade Dispute, 12/6/04

November 2004

• Preliminary WTO Decision Backs U.S. Stance on Geographic Indications, 11/22/04
• U.S.-Australian Free Trade Agreement Will Begin January 1, 11/22/04
• New European Cabinet Lineup May Get Parliament OK, 11/15/04
• Change of European Leadership Halted by Cabinet Nominee Controversy, 11/01/04

October 2004

• President Bush Signs Corporate Tax Bill; EU to Temporarily Lift Import Tariffs, 10/25/04
• Registration Opens for January's Dairy Forum, 10/25/04
• Congress Approves Tax Package to End EU Sanctions on Dairy, Other Goods, 10/18/04
• U.S. and EU Seek to Avoid New Import Tariffs in Trade Dispute, 10/12/04
• New Congressional Caucus Launched to Reform Sugar Policy, 10/12/04
• WTO Confirms Two Rulings Against Farm Subsidies, 10/4/04

September 2004

• Export Certificate Process Moved, 9/27/04
• IDFA Strongly Opposes Effort to Hike Tariffs on Butter Products, 9/20/04
• U.S.-EU Trade Issue Could Raise Import Tariffs on Dairy, Other Goods, 9/20/04
• New Data Shows Strong Growth for U.S. Dairy Exports, 9/13/04
• U.S.-Chile Agreement Results in Cheese and Ice Cream Exports Jump, 9/7/04

August 2004

• Food Importers Receive More Guidance on Prior Notice Rules, 8/30/04
• Presidential Candidates Weigh In on Dairy and Trade Policies, 8/23/04
• U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement Faces Final Hurdle, 8/23/04
• President Bush Signs U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement, 8/23/04
• Sugar at the Center of Debate on Central American Free Trade Deal, 8/16/04
• U.S.-Australian Free Trade Agreement Faces Opposition Down Under, 8/9/04
• WTO Delivers Another Blow to Farm Subsidies in EU Sugar Decision, 8/9/04
• WTO Finalizes Negotiating Framework that Includes Export Subsidy Elimination, 8/2/04
• USDA Adds Safeguards to NFDM Assistance Program for Livestock, 8/2/04
• EU Ministers Reject Initial Attempt at Sugar Reform, 8/2/04

July 2004

• USDA Announces 2004-05 Sugar Program Limit, 7/26/04
• Congress Passes U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement, 7/26/04
• Congress Approves U.S.-Australian Free Trade Agreement, 7/19/04
• Draft WTO Framework Includes the Elimination of Export Subsidies, 7/19/04
• Export Subsidies Ban Vital to WTO Talks, July 14, 2004
• Washington Week: Dairy Updates from Capitol Hill and the Campaign Trail, 7/12/04
• DEIP Update, July 2004: Program Silent as Fiscal Year Opens, 7/12/04
• Dairy Issues Move Forward at Codex Alimentarius Commission Meeting, 7/12/04
• Second Suspect Cow Negative for BSE, 7/6/04
• IDFA Invites Members to Participate in Sweetener Committee, 7/6/04
• No Decision on Geographic Indication Issue at Codex, 7/6/04

June 2004

• House Approves Tax Measure to Remedy U.S.-EU Trade Dispute, 6/21/04
• Hope Rises for a WTO Framework Agreement by This Summer, 6/21/04
• Members: Sugar Update, 6/21/04

May 2004

• ITC Finds that Dairy Protein Imports Didn't Affect 1998-2002 Farm Prices, 5/24/04
• EU Welcomes New Members, 5/24/04
• IDFA Testimony to House Agriculture Committee Regarding International Trade Negotiations, 5/19/04 (.pdf)
• Senate Repeals Tax Program that Caused EU Sanctions on Dairy, Other Goods, 5/17/04
• EU Proposes WTO Package Deal to End Agricultural Export Subsidies; WTO Hopes to Have Ag Framework Ready by July, 5/17/04
• EU May Soon Lift "Pause" on U.S. Dairy Plant Approvals, 5/17/04
• U.S. Wins Round on Geographical Indications at Codex Committee Meeting, 5/10/04

April 2004

• IDFA Submits Comments on Codex Food Labeling Issues, 4/26/04
• IDFA Offers Input on U.S. Stance for Upcoming Codex Meeting, 4/19/04

March 2004

• Free Trade Talks with Thailand, Colombia, 3/29/04
• New Dairy Plant Additions to EU Export List on Hold, 3/22/04
• Dominican Republic Joins CAFTA; Sugar, Dairy Included in Deal, 3/22/04
• U.S. Takes Dispute with Mexico over Sweeteners to the WTO, 3/22/04
• IDFA Offers Comments on U.S. Stance for April's Codex Meeting, 3/15/04
• U.S. and Morocco Conclude a Free Trade Agreement, 3/8/04
• New EU Trade Sanctions Hit U.S. Dairy Exports, 3/1/04

February 2004

• New EU Biotech Rules Will Impact Some Dairy Exports, 02/23/04
• U.S. and Australia Conclude a Free Trade Agreement that Excludes Sugar, 2/9/04
• Draft U.S.-Central American Free Trade Agreement Addresses Sugar, Dairy, 2/9/04
• U.S. Urges WTO Ministers to Return to Doha Negotiating Table, 2/9/04

January 2004

• A Year in Review and Future Activities: The IDFA Regulatory and International Affairs Group, 1/26/04
• BSE Investigation Continues in Canada and Three Northwest States, 1/26/04
• Tipton Addresses Dairy Forum (.pdf), 1/20/04
• Tests Show BSE-Positive Holstein Was Born in Canada, 1/12/04
• Connie Tipton Becomes IDFA President and CEO, 1/7/04

December 2003

• ITC Hears How Milk Protein Import Tariffs Would Harm Consumers, Industry, 12/15/03
• 2003 Legislative Overview: A Year of Opportunity and Progress for the Dairy Industry, 12/15/03

November 2003

• IDFA's Cary Frye, Allen Sayler Elected to IDF Posts, 11/24/03
• IDF "Legislative Week" Happenings in Brussels, 11/24/03
• IDFA Refutes NMPF's Claims for Farmer Compensation under Trade Law, 11/24/03

October 2003

• Hough, Kunde to Lead IDFA Regulatory, Legislative Groups, 10/27/03
• WTO Dispute Panel to Review EU's Geographic Indications Rules, 10/20/03
• Dairy Facilities Offered New Service to Meet Biosecurity Deadline, 10/20/03
• Mexico Reopens Border to U.S. Trade of Livestock, Animal Products, 10/14/03

September 2003

• IDFA to Offer Facility Registration Assistance under Biosecurity Rules, 9/29/03
• Full Analysis of WTO Breakdown in Cancun: Column by Greg Frazier, 9/15/03
• USNAC Looks Ahead to IDF Annual Meeting in Belgium, 9/8/03
• ITC Investigation on MPC, Casein, and Caseinates Shifts into High Gear, 9/2/03
• EC Agrees to GI List for WTO Proposal; Internal System Faces New Challenges, 9/2/03
• DEIP Update, September 2003: NFDM Allocation Fully Awarded, 9/2/03

August 2003

• U.S.-EU Initiative Offers Road Map for WTO Agriculture Agreement, 8/18/03
• USDA Sets 2003-04 Sugar Program, 8/18/03
• DEIP Update, August 2003: USDA Initiates New Dairy Export Year, 8/18/03
• EU Steps Up Pressure on Geographical Indications; U.S. Lawmakers and Food Industry Push Back, 8/4/03

July 2003

• New Geographical Indications Would Stifle Commerce, Hearing Witnesses Testify, 7/28/03
• Dairy Processors Benefit from Latest Codex Action
• DEIP Update, July 2003: Export Dock Closes 2002-03 Fiscal Year, 7/7/03
• EU Biotech Labeling Not a Solution to WTO Challenge, Says U.S., 7/7/03

June 2003

• IDFA Offers Input on U.S. Stance at Codex Meeting, 6/30/03
• FDA, Customs to Offer One System for Food Imports Reporting, 6/16/03
• DEIP Update, June 16, 2003: USDA Fills Butter Export Allocation, 6/16/03
• Dairy Exporters: Application Deadline for First Chilean List is June 13, 6/2/03

May 2003

• United States Again at "Orange" Risk Alert for Terror Attacks, 5/27/03
• Tipton Reviews Ice Cream Market at International Symposium, 5/27/03
• DEIP Update: USDA Invites Bids on More Butter, 5/27/03
• Study: MPC/Casein Imports Not Cause of Farm Milk Price Slump, 5/27/03
• Tipton, Yonkers Appointed to Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees, 5/19/03
• ITC to Conduct Study on MPC/Casein Market, 5/19/03
• European Ban on Biotech Foods Challenged by U.S.-Led Coalition, 5/19/03
• U.S. Dairy Industry Applauds Settlement on Canadian Dairy Export Subsidies, 5/12/03
• IDFA Working with FDA on Dairy Rules for Chilean Free Trade Agreement, 5/12/03
• Consumer Group Weighs In on MPC/Casein Tariff Debate, 5/5/03

April 2003

• IDFA to Contest Appeal of Customs Ruling on MPC Classification, 4/28/03
• IDFA Hails Customs Service Decision on MPC Classification, 4/14/03
• U.S. Calls for "Serious Reform" after WTO Negotiators Miss Framework Deadline, 4/7/03

March 2003

• USDA Calls for Nominations for Ag Advisory Committees on Trade
• Coalition, IDFA Strongly Oppose New MPC/Casein Legislation in Congress
• IDF Makes Good Progress on Dairy Recommendations for Codex
• USDA Proposes Rule on Dairy Imports from Countries with FMD

February 2003

• U.S. Puts "All Tariffs on the Table" for Western Hemisphere Trade Talks

January 2003

• U.S., Central America to Begin Free Trade Talks Next Week
• Denmark Fights Feta Cheese Ruling
• Most Mexican Dairy Tariffs Dropped Under NAFTA

December 2002

• U.S. Wins Canadian Dairy Export Subsidy Challenge
• Chile, U.S. Finalize Free Trade Agreement
• Veneman Outlines USDA Focus on Homeland Security, Trade

November 2002

• IDFA Opposes Proposed Change in Customs' MPC Classifications
• WTO Members Must Conquer Serious Differences to Keep Ag Talks on Schedule
• IDFA Supports U.S. Effort to Bring Venezuela into WTO Compliance

October 2002

• EU Decides that Feta Cheese Must Be Greek

September 2002

• Canada Files Appeal in WTO Case on Dairy Export Subsidies
• White House Looks into Ending Tariffs on Dairy, Other Ag Goods in Western Hemisphere

August 2002

• President Bush Signs TPA Bill
• Senate Sends TPA Legislation to President Bush
• IDFA, Coalition Continue to Oppose MPC Tariff Language
• IDFA, Other Groups Oppose Customs Proposal on Food Imports

July 2002

• Big Win on TPA in Congress
• IDFA Strongly Supports U.S. Proposal for WTO Agriculture Negotiations
• IDFA President and CEO E. Linwood Tipton's Statement regarding the U.S. WTO Agriculture Proposal, 7/25/02
• Senate Names Conferees for TPA Talks
• Senate Trade Package May Include MPC Language, Sugar Amendment
• House Takes Step Toward TPA Talks with the Senate

June 2002

• U.S. Dairy Industry Applauds WTO Ruling Against Canada
  on Compliance with Dairy Export Subsidies
• Ag Coalition Urges House to Oppose "Poison Pill" Amendment to TPA
• IDFA Comments to House Subcommittee on Trade, in opposition to HR 1786 on MPC tariff language

May 2002

• Senate Passes Trade Promotion Authority Bill with No MPC Amendment
• MPC Issue Heats Up in Senate and House; TPA Momentum Slows
• MPC Amendment Could be Offered as Part of Trade Promotion Authority
• Groups Support USTR on Agri-Food Biotechnology Effort

April 2002

• Customs Service Withdraws MPC Proposal that IDFA Opposed
• Mexico and U.S. Will Form Joint Agriculture Trade Committee
• Washington Renews Battle over Trade Promotion Authority
• Codex Committee to Meet This Week on International Dairy Product Standards
• WTO Ag Committee to Finalize Negotiation Principles by March 2003

• EU Sets Up New Food Safety Body
• Upcoming Bush Visit Could Sweeten U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations
• Possible U.S.-Central America Free Trade Agreement Could Impact Sugar, Dairy

• MIF, IICA Members Could Benefit from USDA Changes to Sugar Re-Export Program
• U.S. Grants China PNTR Status
• Trade Promotion Authority Headed for Full Senate Consideration
• New Soft Drink Tax Could Escalate U.S.-Mexico Sweetener Dispute

• IDFA Applauds Launch of New WTO Round
• WTO Ruling on Canadian Dairy Export Subsidies Case Expected This Week
• Cuba to Buy U.S. Food for First Time in 40 Years
• India's Britannia Enters Joint Venture with NZ Fonterra
• Mexican Dairy Producers Demand More Government Support
• Vietnam Approves Trade Agreement
• Cheese 2002 Meeting and Competition Set for April in Germany

• Preparations Continue for WTO Ministerial, Which will Stay in Qatar
• President Bush Promotes International Trade at APEC Forum
• U.S. Senate Passes Both Vietnam, Jordan Trade Bills
• Australia Bans Japanese Beef Imports after BSE Outbreak
• U.S and Mercosur Lay Groundwork for a Free Trade Agreement

• Dispute Continues over U.S. Access to Mexican Sugar
• Canada Suspends Duty-Free Access for U.S. Breaded Cheese Sticks
• U.S. and Mexico to Share Vital Food Safety Information
• Cairns Group Calls for Increased Liberalization for Agriculture Trade
• Switzerland's Nestle and NZ Fonterra Plan Milk Alliance in the Americas

August 2001

• Argentina Establishes New Foreign Exchange Rate for Exporters
• China's WTO Accession Talks Continue
• EU Subsidy on Nonfat Dry Milk Eliminated
• DairyAmerica, NZDB Open Negotiations for Sales Relationship
• EU Proposes Trade Agreement Talks with Mercosur, Chile
• Chile Cuts Import Duties on NZ Milk Products
• Possible Nomenclature Protection for "Parmesan"
• European Commission Approves Tough New Rules for Labeling of Genetically Modified Foods

July 2001

• IDFA Joins U.S. Agriculture Groups in Supporting Bush's Trade Agenda
• Bush to Renew China's NTR Status
• United States Formally Protests New EU Biotech Regulations
• Continuing WTO Agriculture Talks Cover Tariffs and Tariff-Rate Quota Administration
• Malaysians And Australians Cooperate To Improve Milk Quality
• Danish Food Company To Build Major Plant
• Australian Cream Gains Access To U.S. Market
• New Zealand Shareholders Approve Formation of Global Dairy Company

June 2001

• WTO Panel Formed on U.S.-NZ Complaint of Canada's Subsidy System
• Bush Names Chief Agriculture Trade Negotiator
• Greenspan Promotes Free Trade and Warns Against Protectionism
• Australia Yields Research on Benefits of Cuts in Subsidies
• Mexican Market Ripe for U.S. Cheese
• Argentina Raises Tariffs on Consumer Goods
• Informal Consultations on WTO Talks in Qatar

May 2001

• Progress Made on the Free Trade Area of the Americas
• US-Chile Free Trade Talks Resume, Agriculture Among Top Issues
• Foot and Mouth Disease Spreads
• WTO Members Agree on Agriculture Work Plan
• Agriculture Demands on China WTO Entry Scaled Back
• U.S., Israel Seek to Achieve Practical Improvements in Agricultural Trade

April 2001

• European Trade Minister Visits Washington to Keep Up Momentum for Multilateral Trade Negotiations
• Congress, Administration Lay Out Priorities for International Trade
• Dairy Set to Gain Through Trade Reform
• Global Cheese Production and Consumption Grew During 1990s
• FDA Continues Discussions with Canada on Grade A Equivalency
• Thailand Proposing New Standards for Dairy Products