Yesterday, the White House issued three presidential proclamations pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose additional 50% tariffs on certain goods from Canada in response to Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products, including dairy. Michael Dykes, president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement:
“IDFA has consistently called on Canada to fully implement its dairy commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and eliminate policies that deny U.S. dairy exporters the market access that was negotiated. Our members seek the fair and transparent access promised under the agreement, including proper administration of dairy tariff-rate quotas and the elimination of policies that distort dairy protein trade.
“We encourage U.S. and Canadian officials to work together to resolve these longstanding issues. A strong, fully implemented USMCA remains the best path forward for dairy producers, processors, and consumers across North America, and we support efforts to preserve the agreement while ensuring that all parties live up to their commitments.”
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