Sheep Industry Pushes Ahead With Lamb Import Investigation

The American Sheep Industry Association is leading an investigation into whether increased lamb imports are causing serious injury to U.S. sheep producers.  ASI asked the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate in October 2025, and USTR recommended an International Trade Commission investigation in July.  The ITC is now collecting testimony and data and will hold a public hearing before determining whether imports are a substantial cause of serious injury to the domestic industry.

However, ASI said the ITC is surveying U.S. packers and importers, but not sheep producers or feeders.

In response the association has developed its own injury questionnaire for growers and feeders, with more information expected soon.  ASI says its members and state associations are already represented in the case and do not need to join another organization.  The association is also raising money through its Guard Dog Fund to support the legal and economic work involved in the Section 201 trade case.

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