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U.S. Livestock Genetics Export, Inc.
USLGE members match international producers with sources in the United States that offer genetics with superior credentials. The combined resources of USLGE members include most major species and breeds — resources that are unmatched by any other single organization.
USLGE members include a broad base of U.S. livestock organizations (dairy, beef, swine, horse, goat, and sheep) as well as embryo and semen industries, the livestock export sector, and State Departments of Agriculture.
On March 4, 2025, Canada implemented a 25% tariff on an initial tranche of over $20 billion in imports of goods from the United States, including $5.5 billion worth of agricultural products. The list of products is expected to expand on March 25, 2025, to cover a second tranche of an additional $86 billion worth of imports.
Source: USDA-FAS Global Agricultural Information Network (Report No. CA2025-0015)
On February 1, 2025, the United States announced it would impose 10% tariffs on energy imports from Canada and 25% tariffs on all other imports from Canada, effective February 4, 2025. The United States subsequently delayed the entry into force of the tariffs to March 4, 2025.
In response to these tariffs, Canada is imposing reciprocal tariffs of 25% against C$30 billion in imports of goods from the United States, effective March 4, 2025, at 12:01 am.
The government is also issuing a notice of intent to implement a second round of tariffs, and is seeking views on imposing tariffs on $125 billion in imports of additional goods from the United States. This second round of tariffs will be subject to a 21-day comment period prior to implementation.
The government is seeking views from business, stakeholders, and Canadians regarding the impacts of the application of tariffs to the goods listed in the notice of intent March 25, 2025.
[NOTE: The list includes live animals (horses, cattle, swine, goats, and sheep) and additional animal products (semen and other unspecified products).]
Have a specific question about U.S. livestock genetics and its export or import? Scott Jensen, an Extension Educator with the University of Idaho, will track down the information that you need.
Ask An ExpertThis video of Hermosillo from USLGE's recent USDA-FAS Nutrition and Genetics Roadshow of the U.S. Grains Council, U.S. Soybean Export Council, and USLGE summarizes our activities in Sonora in Mexico. Plans are already underway for 2025.
Dr. Martin Sieber, USLGE President and CEO, represented USLGE at the Philippines agricultural trade mission sponsored in July 2022 by USDA and led by Foreign Agricultural Service Administration Daniel Whitley. USLGE was 1 of 29 U.S. agribusinesses and farm organizations to participate in the trade mission to Manila, Philippines. The Philippines is the 8th largest market for U.S. agricultural exports, averaging $3.1 billion annually during the last 5 years. Source: USLGE
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