Current Status
The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) has officially asked the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to investigate the impact of lamb imports on U.S. producers. We are currently awaiting USTR’s decision on this important matter.
Call to Action
December 10, 2025
ACTION NEEDED: Support for the Section 201 Lamb Import Investigation
America’s sheep industry faces increasing pressure from imported lamb, which threatens the stability and future of our domestic producers. ASI members have made it clear that immediate federal action is critical to restore fair competition and protect America’s sheep producers.
To address this, the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) is working diligently to secure a Section 201 trade case investigation, a vital step toward leveling the playing field for U.S. Sheep producers. Now, we need your help to ensure this message reaches the decision-makers in Washington.
How You Can Help:
Your voice is important, and we need your immediate help to protect America’s sheep industry.
Please take a moment to contact your U.S. Congressman, along with their agriculture and trade staff, urging them to sign the “Dear Colleague” letter supporting the Section 201 investigation into imported lamb. This effort is led by Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Chairman of the Western Caucus. This letter urges the Administration to implement a Section 201 trade case investigation on imported lamb. This is their opportunity to support you and your fellow sheep ranchers and farmers by supporting this investigation.
Here’s What You Can Do:
- Send your message today using our ready-to-use email template available HERE >
- Include the following:
- “Dear Colleague” letter available HERE >
- ASI’s press release available below.
Use this link to find your U.S. Congressman: Find your Representative
Press Releases
ASI Leads National Effort Urging U.S. Trade Representative to Investigate Lamb Imports
DENVER, CO (October 31, 2025) – The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI), the nation’s oldest livestock organization, has formally requested that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) initiate a global safeguard investigation into U.S. imports of lamb meat under Sections 201–202 of the Trade Act of 1974. ASI submitted this request on behalf of its 42 state associations and more than 100,000 farms and ranches. Read More >
Resources
Timeline
- October 30, 2025: ASI submitted a formal request to the USTR for a global safeguard investigation into lamb meat imports under Sections 201–202 of the Trade Act of 1974.
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