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National Pork Board News Releases

Hello world! October 29, 2020
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Vietnam Confirms Tariff Cut on U.S. Pork November 17, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 17, 2021 – Vietnam has confirmed it will lower its Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff on imported frozen pork to 10 from 15 percent. The reduction is expected to be implemented on July 1, 2022. Getting better market access to Vietnam, a major pork-consuming country, has been a top trade priority for […]
NPPC Applauds USDA Decision to Allow Faster Line Speeds November 12, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 12, 2021 – The National Pork Producers Council today commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture for allowing some pork packing plants to run faster line speeds, a move that could increase packing capacity and alleviate supply issues in the face of strong demand. “We’re very pleased with USDA’s proposal to let certain […]
For the Week Ending October 29, 2021 October 29, 2021
HOUSE DEMOCRATS, WHITE HOUSE REACH TENTATIVE RECONCILIATION FRAMEWORKPresident Biden and House Democrats this week agreed on a framework for the budget reconciliation bill that includes $1.75 trillion in spending and almost $2 trillion in projected revenues. Some of the increase in tax revenues will be generated through a 15 percent corporate alternative minimum tax, expansion […]