No New Cheese Subsidies Reported in Latest US Trade Update
Published Date: 5/5/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce just updated its list of foreign government subsidies on certain cheeses that get special low import taxes. Cheese importers and trade watchers should note there were no new subsidy reports for July to September 2024, but the agency wants any new info by June 30, 2025. This helps keep cheese trade fair and the import duties accurate.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Canadian Cheese Subsidy Listed
Commerce lists an Export Assistance subsidy for certain Canadian cheeses of $0.47 per pound (gross and net) for imports during October 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. If you import those Canadian cheeses subject to an in‑quota rate of duty, this $0.47/lb subsidy amount is now on Commerce’s public listing.
Zero Subsidy Listings for Some Countries
For October 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, Commerce’s update shows listed subsidy amounts of $0.00 per pound for the European Union Restitution Payments, Norway (Indirect (Milk) Subsidy and Consumer Subsidy), and Switzerland (Deficiency Payments). If you import cheeses from those listed countries subject to an in‑quota rate of duty, Commerce’s public listing shows no recorded subsidy amounts for that period.
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