Dairy industry groups say Mexican border closing would wreak further economic havoc on U.S. dairy
President Trump threatened on March 30 to close the U.S. southern border if Mexico doesn’t stop illegal immigration immediately.
An administration proposal to close the U. S. southern border with Mexico would send shock waves through the U.S. dairy industry, closing off access to its largest dairy export market, said the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF).
“The dairy industry is suffering through one of its worst economic periods ever,” said Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of Arlington, Va.-based NMPF. “Low milk prices are already creating hardship for farmers, and further supply disruptions would only prolong producer difficulties.”