Conditions of Competition for Milk Protein Products in the U.S. Market

Résumé

Following receipt of the request on May 14, 2003, from the Senate Committee on Finance, the Commission instituted investigation No. 332-453 Conditions of Competition for Milk Protein Products in the U.S. Market, under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)). As requested by the Committee, the Commission will conduct an investigation and provide a report on competitive conditions for milk protein products in the U.S. market. In its report the Commission will provide, to the extent possible, the following: [sbull] An overview of the global market for milk proteins in their various forms, including such factors as consumption, production, and trade during the period 1998-2002; [sbull] Profiles of the milk protein industries of the United States and major dairy exporting countries, and in particular, the industries of Australia, New Zealand, and the European Union; [sbull] Information on the overall level of government support and other government intervention affecting producers of milk proteins in the United States and in each of the above-referenced trading partners together with a discussion of competitive factors, including government policies, that impact U.S