USDA Gives Dairy Importers Extra Time to Moo-ve on Comments
Published Date: 4/9/2026
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Summary
The USDA is updating the rules for importing certain dairy products by extending the time for people to share their thoughts on the changes. This affects dairy importers who need licenses under tariff-rate quotas, giving them more time until April 23, 2026, to comment. The goal is to make sure everyone has a fair chance to weigh in before final decisions are made.
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