Does the United States Import Milk? Understanding the Dairy Trade
                                
                                
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                                While the United States is the world's second-largest milk producer, the country does import milk and a variety of other dairy products to meet specific consumer demands and supplement domestic supply. This practice, governed by a complex set of regulations and trade policies, plays a small but significant role in the overall U.S. dairy market.