Delaying New Sheep and Goat Import Rules for Market and Health Analysis.
This law temporarily stops the implementation of new regulations concerning the importation of sheep, goats, and their derived products. The delay is mandated to allow the Department of Agriculture to conduct a comprehensive study assessing the potential economic costs, benefits, and impacts on US prices, supply, and herd health before the rules take effect. The pause will last until the study is completed and recommendations are submitted to Congress, postponing potential changes in meat prices.
Key points
Implementation of new rules for importing sheep and goats is halted for at least one year to prevent potential negative economic or health consequences for the domestic market.
The government must conduct a detailed study assessing how the new rules would affect meat prices, animal supply, US producer competitiveness, and disease risk.
Consumers can expect that any market changes related to the availability and pricing of lamb and goat meat resulting from increased imports are postponed pending a full risk assessment.
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