Source: National Farmers Union (NFU) news release
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew issued the following statement regarding the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and Canada and its impact on dairy farmers:
“Policymakers are focused on U.S. trade policy without solving the underlying problems in the dairy industry–corporate consolidation and continued overproduction. Broad dairy tariffs don’t solve these problems; they destabilize the industry, drive up costs and create more uncertainty for American dairy farmers, processors and rural communities.
“The number of U.S. dairy farms has plummeted by 84% since 1992, and tariffs only add to the uncertainty, making it even harder for family farmers to stay in business. Canada’s dairy system operates differently, but rather than undermining a system that ensures fair prices for farmers, we should be advancing policies that guarantee U.S. dairy farmers receive a fair price for their milk.
“Family farmers are always the first to feel the impacts of a trade dispute. We look forward to working with policymakers on enacting forward-looking reforms that foster fair competition and profitable markets for all farmers.”
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National Farmers Union advocates on behalf of more than 230,000 American farm families and their communities. We envision a world in which farm families and their communities are respected, valued, and enjoy economic prosperity and social justice.
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