Coalition Calls for “America First” Antitrust Action

R-CALF USA joined the Main Street Competition Coalition in calling on President Donald Trump to strengthen antitrust enforcement. The coalition’s letter—signed by the Independent Professional Seed Association, Minnesota Petroleum Marketers Association, North Dakota Corn Growers, North Dakota Petroleum Marketers, South Dakota Retailers, and hundreds of other independent businesses and organizations across 43 states—urged an “America First” focus on protecting open and fair markets. R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard said revitalizing competition in livestock markets is vital to rebuilding the nation’s cattle and sheep sectors, adding that firm enforcement of antitrust and fair competition laws is critical to achieving that goal.