# Federal Register #2026-22103

Commerce update on foreign subsidies affecting cheese imports

**Buyer:** International Trade Administration
**Posted:** October 29, 2026
**Respond By:** January 01, 2027
**Identifier:** 2026-22103

The U.S. Department of Commerce published an informational update on foreign government subsidies affecting certain cheese imports.
- **Government office:** U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Enforcement and Compliance.
- **Subsidy programs identified:** European Union restitution payments; Canadian export assistance for certain cheese; Norwegian milk or consumer subsidies; and Swiss deficiency payments.
- **Reported subsidy amounts:** Canadian export assistance is listed at $0.47 per pound; the other listed programs are reported at $0.00 per pound.
- **Public input:** Commerce invites interested parties to provide written information about subsidy programs affecting the cheese imports.
- **Procurement status:** This is an informational notice, not a request to buy products or services. No OEMs, vendors, or purchasable line items are identified.

### Description

The Department of Commerce provides an update of foreign government subsidies on articles of cheese imported during April 1 through June 30, 2026, that are subject to an in-quota rate of duty. The notice lists countries, subsidy programs, and the gross and net subsidy amounts for which information is available. Commerce invites written information about subsidy programs benefiting these cheese imports; comments are due December 31, 2026.

[View original listing](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/29/2026-22103/quarterly-update-to-annual-listing-of-foreign-government-subsidies-on-articles-of-cheese-subject-to)