Feds Finalize Rates on Chinese Feed Additives: Why Your Chicken Sandwich Is Getting Pricier

Key points

• The US Department of Commerce has officially finalized duty rates on imported animal feed-grade additives from China to combat unfair subsidies and 'dumping'.
• These additives are foundational inputs for the poultry, beef, and pork industries, meaning an increase in their cost will likely lead to higher meat prices for consumers.
• Independent restaurants face the biggest risk as they lack the bulk-buying power of national chains to absorb these sudden inflationary pressures in the supply chain.

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Sources and methodology

Reported from the public datasets below.

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - FTC enforcement actions
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - FTC enforcement actions
• U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) - DOJ press releases and filings

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