U.S. Mulling whether to Revive Dairy Export Subsidy

(FlexNews – Reuters)

The Agriculture Department is in discussions with other U.S. agencies whether it is appropriate to revive dairy export subsidies as a response to U.S. surpluses, said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday. Vilsack said consultations included the U.S. trade representative and the State Department and that the ramifications on U.S. trade policy were among the issues. "We are in the process of having discussions with them," said Vilsack during a telephone news conference to announce the donation of surplus dairy products to U.S. feeding programs. He did not say when there would be a decision "if that is a feasible option."