Lawmakers Urge Review of Imported Lamb Impact on U.S. Sheep Industry
What happened
Sen. Steve Daines and Rep. Celeste Maloy led a bipartisan letter urging the U.S. International Trade Commission to review evidence in an ongoing global safeguard investigation. The commission launched the investigation in July following a safeguard petition from the American Sheep Industry Association. The letter recommended relief for U.S. producers if the investigation warrants it.
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Why it matters
The investigation addresses concerns that imported lamb currently accounts for over 70% of the lamb available to U.S. consumers. The American Sheep Industry Association states this high volume contributes to lost sales and market share for domestic producers.
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Who's involved
- Steve DainesSenator who co-led the bipartisan letter supporting American sheep producers.
- Celeste MaloyRepresentative who co-led the bipartisan letter supporting American sheep producers.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Domestic sheep producers in Montana might see increased market share or sales if the investigation leads to relief for U.S. producers.
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The entities involved
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Steve Daines
American politician and businessman (born 1962)
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Celeste Maloy
American lawyer and Utah land rights advocate
Related events
- The Trump administration rescinded the Public Lands Rule, an action represented by Montana officials Steve Daines and Ryan Zinke.
- Montana politicians and advocates are pushing for increased funding and repairs for Glacier National Park.
- Celeste Maloy worked for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on snow surveys, with the work taking place in the West region of Utah.