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RepublicanBill · H.R. 7276· House(119-HR-7276)

To impose a 30 percent duty on sheep products and lamb products from Australia or New Zealand.

Rep. Amodei
Age: 68 years
Nevada
Introduced
1/30/2026
Last activity
1/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by
Mark Amodei
Cosponsors
Republican - 2Democrat - 0
Foreign Trade and International Finance
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill proposes to impose a 30 percent duty on sheep and lamb products originating from Australia or New Zealand. The duty would be applied in addition to any other applicable duties. This requirement begins 30 days after the Act is enacted. The bill defines specific terms including lamb, lamb product, sheep, sheep product, and wool.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+5

    The duty provides protection for domestic sheep and lamb farmers against imported goods.

  • Does this raise the taxes companies pay?+5

    The bill imposes a 30 percent duty on sheep and lamb products from Australia and New Zealand, which increases costs for importers and corporations involved in those supply chains.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+3

    Domestic sheep and lamb producers may benefit from reduced competition from Australian and New Zealander imports.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Does this make trade with other countries easier?-5

    The bill creates a trade barrier by imposing a significant 30 percent duty on specific products from Australia and New Zealand.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-4

    Imposing unilateral duties on key allies like Australia and New Zealand can strain diplomatic and trade relationships.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2

    Increased duties on food products like lamb may lead to higher prices for consumers.