Dairy industry reacts to trade talks
- ZISK
- Oct 31
- 1 min read
Officials from the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) reacted to the Trump administration’s new trade and trade framework agreements with four Southeast Asian countries whose U.S. milk imports amounted to more than $330 million in 2024. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced that reciprocal trade agreements have been secured with Malaysia and Cambodia, and similar agreements are in the works with Thailand and Vietnam.
Greer issued a statement, which in part said, “These landmark deals demonstrate that America can maintain tariffs to shrink the goods trade deficit while opening new markets for American farmers, ranchers, workers, and manufacturers. I thank my counterparts from Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam for their collaboration and commitment in achieving a more balanced trade relationship with the United States.”
Industry representatives were quick to comment on the deals. IDFA’s president and CEO Michael Dykes said that the announcement “promises to deliver improved access for U.S. dairy in critical and growing Southeast Asia markets.” He added that the agreements will help support the industry in diversifying exports “away from the over-reliance on China.”
Jessica Miller
October 30, 2025
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