(NAFB.com) – The American Sheep Industry Association will continue to request that the White House and Congress include Australian and New Zealand lamb in the food and agriculture tariff plans during its annual fly-in this week. Fifty sheep industry leaders representing ASI and 16 of its state affiliates will descend on the nation’s capital Tuesday through Thursday to meet with congressional and administration officials to promote the sheep industry request. ASI says it’s crucial to find support in addressing the surge in foreign lamb and include lamb imports in the agriculture-food tariff plan expected to be announced on April 2 to ensure consumers have access to American lamb, as well as the future sustainability of the American sheep and lamb industry. ASI is also encouraged that the Trump administration is pursuing tariff action on food and agricultural imports, and the fly-in timing appears perfect for talking with officials about the topic.