Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) hopes recent legislation regarding electric vehicle tax credits could lead to enforcement of mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL).
The recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act provides a $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles that meet certain origin conditions.
“Congress has purposefully signaled it will no longer blindly adhere to outdated international trade rules when such rules run counter to the best interests of the United States,” said R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard.
“And Congress’ new direction should pave the way for enactment of the American Beef Labeling Act that requires mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef.”
Bullard said the legislation “embodies the same boldness” for achieving the best interests of U.S. producers and consumers as Congress has accorded to the supply chain for electric cars.
