Lamb Imports Face Possible Trade Investigation

Jamieson Greer says rising imports may be harming U.S. lamb producers through lost sales and reduced market share.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD News) — U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is asking the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate whether imported lamb is causing serious injury to the domestic industry.

In a letter to the commission, Greer said lamb imports have increased in recent years and cited information he said suggests imported lamb has contributed to lost sales, lower revenue and reduced market share for U.S. producers.

The U.S. International Trade Commission will determine whether to open the investigation.

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Knoxville native Neal Burnette-Irwin is a graduate from MTSU where he majored in Journalism and Entertainment Studies. He works as a digital content producer with RFD News and is represented by multiple talent agencies in Nashville and Chicago.


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