Trade Update Archive
October 29, 2010
Trade News: U.S., Korea Show Signs of Progress in Pending Trade Deal
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke this week confirmed the Obama administration's commitment to making progress on stalled trade agreements, especially with South Korea. His comments came while U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk was meeting with South Korean Trade Minister Kim Jong-hoon to reach a deal on two issues of the U.S.-South Korea Free Trade...
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September 10, 2010
Tremendous First Half for U.S. Dairy Export Volumes, Data Shows
By Rob Blaufuss, IDFA Economic Analyst Following significant declines in export volume and dollar sales during 2009, total U.S. dairy export volumes are off to a record pace during the first six months of 2010. Tremendous increases in exports to Asia helped lead to a 39-percent increase in total export volume and a 69-percent increase in export value...
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June 4, 2010
Industry Groups Unite on Exports to China, Geographical Indications
In joint letters to key government officials, IDFA and other industry groups pushed this week for continued action on two key trade issues: U.S. dairy product exports to China and restricted use of geographic indications by the European Union. Without resolution, these issues have the potential to limit U.S. ability to meet burgeoning dairy demand in...
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May 28, 2010
China Holds Fast to May 30 Deadline for Health Certificate
Although U.S. representatives met with Chinese officials this week in an attempt to resolve issues surrounding U.S. dairy exports, no resolution or further extension for the health certificates in question has been announced. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that U.S. food-grade dairy products would be allowed into China...
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May 21, 2010
U.S., Mexican Leaders Consider Trucking Solution during State Visit
Mexican President Felipe Calderón made an official visit to Washington, D.C., this week to discuss a variety of issues related to the bilateral relationship between the two countries. One of the most significant issues was the need for a resolution of the current dispute over access for Mexican trucks in the United States. In March 2009, the $410 billion...
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May 7, 2010
Trade News: China Clarifies Market Access; USTR Sets Sugar Allocations
Trade News is a periodic update that provides a concise compilation of current trade happenings and their impact on the dairy industry. This column provides an update on the question of market access for U.S. dairy exports to China. It also reviews this week's announcement by the U.S. Trade Representative regarding country allocations for additional...
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March 26, 2010
Trade News: IDFA Applauds TRQ Changes, Celebrates Codex Success
Trade News is a periodic update that provides a concise compilation of current trade happenings and their impact on the dairy industry. This column highlights this week's positive announcement by the U.S. Trade Representative regarding the reallocation of tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for raw cane sugar. The column also reviews the successful outcome of...
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February 25, 2010
Ex-Im Bank Offers Conference Discount to Members
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) invites IDFA members to attend its annual conference, "Exports Live," at the discounted rate of $150. The conference will be held March 11-12 at the Omni Shoreham in Washington, D.C. Interested members may contact Katie Sparrow, IDFA manager of international affairs, at ksparrow@idfa.org on or...
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February 19, 2010
Trade News: Brazilians Move Closer to U.S. Retaliation in WTO Cotton Case
Trade News is a biweekly update that provides a concise compilation of current trade happenings and their impact on the dairy industry. This week's column discusses possible Brazilian trade retaliation against U.S. imports and Mexican trucking tariffs.
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February 5, 2010
Trade News: President Points to Export Growth
IDFA's Trade News column is a periodic update that provides a concise compilation of current trade happenings and their impact on the dairy industry. This column examines President Obama's comments in the State of the Union address regarding export growth and the administration's trade policy. It also covers FDA's request for comments regarding U.S...
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