A dairy trade policy specialist says concerns are growing as sustainability becomes more forefront in international relationships.

“Sustainability in the U.S. has historically been a private sector-led initiative, it’s not something that the government weighs heavily into or is an essential piece of our trade negotiations.”

Becky Rasdall with the International Dairy Foods Association tells Brownfield some proposals of the European Union and United Nations are suggesting have unclear metrics and rationale which could in turn impact dairy trade.

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