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Study Warns Against Restricting Casein Imports

Agriculture Department analysts say restricting casein imports would raise consumer prices and shift demand to soy and other ingredients. A tariff or quota could boost costs for goods using casein, with limited savings to the dairy price-support program and possible inflationsary pressure. The year long study notes potential retaliation by exporters and questions the need for import limits given no direct link to price supports.