WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Wisconsin's entire Congressional delegation is asking President Donald Trump's administration to act on the Canadian trade barriers that have put local dairy farmers at risk.
Grassland Dairy, a milk processor, told 75 Wisconsin farmers it could no longer purchase their milk because a Canadian policy has removed the demand for imported American milk.
In a letter, the lawmakers urge President Trump to bring Canada into compliance with its trade commitments.
Meanwhile, Wisconsin farmers are racing to find a new processor by the end of April, or risk going out of business entirely.
Below is the letter spearheaded by House Speaker Paul Ryan and Congressman Sean Duffy, co-signed by the entire Wisconsin Congressional delegation: