In June, U.S. dairy product exports experienced a double-digit growth, marked by record cheese exports and increased sales of nonfat dry milk and skim milk powder, despite challenges in other agricultural exports. However, the trade deficit continued to increase, marking the fourth consecutive month. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is facing criticisms, with the National Milk Producers Federation and other stakeholders alleging Canada's violation of the agreement. Meanwhile, U.S. senators are pushing for stronger protection of common food and wine terms in future trade negotiations to prevent European Union from closing markets to U.S. cheeses. The Consortium for Common Food Names, along with other dairy stakeholders, claimed a victory when the USPTO's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board rejected an application to trademark the term "Gruyere," maintaining its status as a generic cheese name.