Statement On US Lamb Safeguard Investigation

14 Nov 2026, 18:18 by New Zealand Government · SCOOP

Hon Todd McClay
Minister for Trade and Investment

New Zealand is deeply disappointed that the US International Trade Commission will move its safeguard investigation into lamb imports, to the next stage. The Commission's vote was equally split, which means it will now look at possible remedies. New Zealand lamb exports do not harm US producers. Our lamb complements US production and helps meet growing consumer demand. Our share of US lamb consumption has stayed stable for the past 20 years.

We will keep working closely with industry and dealing directly with our US counterparts. I have instructed officials to travel to Washington DC for the Commission's remedy hearing on 1 December. After the Commission makes its recommendations, the US Administration will decide whether to impose safeguard measures and what form they would take.

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