Thai farmers support the government ban on the use of ractopamine, and US hog farmers reportedly want retaliation. Ractopamine is a feed additive, banned in most countries, to promote leanness in animals raised for their meat. The US has agreed to submit scientific proof as requested for further research into the matter, he said. Currently, the US grants an import tax waiver on more than 3,400 types of agricultural and industrial product from Thailand, he said. Last year, Thailand claimed GSP privileges worth US4.1 billion, a 4.57% increase on the same period in the previous year, he said.

Source: Bangkok Post May 29, 2018 21:20 UTC