Dominican Republic Producers Seek to Halt US Poultry Imports
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Updated Oct 30
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What happened
Local producers in the Dominican Republic are asking the government to suspend import permits for US chicken. In the first nine months of 2026, US exporters supplied 79% of the country's poultry imports, totaling US$104.2 million. Brazil supplied US$27.9 million during the same period.
From riotimesonline.com
Why it matters
The request would directly impact American poultry exporters. Producer groups state that local output is sufficient to meet up to 85% of the country's demand.
From riotimesonline.com
Who's involved
- Dominican RepublicThe nation where poultry imports are regulated and local producers operate
- AdaRepresents local producers seeking to limit US import competition
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The entities involved
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Dominican Republic
island sovereign state in the Caribbean Sea