Category: International Markets
Mexican potato federation to have hand in inspecting US fresh potatoes
National Potato Council CEO calls CONPAPA’s agreement to inspect half of US-imported potatoes “concerning” situation.
Potato imports to US continue to rise
Potato and potato product imports to the U.S. were up 8% overall during the nine-month period of July 2020-March 2021.
US potato exports continue to face challenging circumstances
As restrictions eased and the markets adjusted, demand began to return last fall, but then shipping issues began to limit the ability of U.S. exporters.
Mexico court ruling clears major hurdle for U.S. potato producers, but maybe not the last
The Mexican Supreme Court ruled in favor of full fresh potato access for U.S. growers, which will be worth tens of millions of dollars annually.
Mexican Supreme Court rules to allow US fresh potatoes to be sold throughout Mexico
The court’s decision was lauded by numerous U.S. Congressmen, as well as the National Potato Council and Potatoes USA.
Japan removes remaining tariffs on US frozen fries
Japan recently eliminated the remaining 2.1% tariff on U.S. frozen fries as a result of the concessions in the US-Japan Trade Agreement.
Mexican potato producers ask president to deny US potatoes
CONPAPA has asked President Obrador to have his government withdraw an appellate case that would allow fresh potato access for the U.S.
Vilsack willing to use USMCA deal in US-Mexico potatoes dispute
Also, Senate proponents of ag labor reform will need to get some Republican support to move bill along for passage.
Construction on SE Idaho rail terminal set to begin
Construction an intermodal rail terminal in Pocatello designed to improve shipping speed and economics for ag commodities is set to begin.
NPC, ag groups address growing concerns with Mexico to Vilsack, USTR
The National Potato Council and 26 associations sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Tai to communicate growing concerns over the deterioration of the U.S.-Mexico trade relationship.
More delay in the US-Mexico fresh potato case, frustration grows
“Should these delays persist, it will become obvious that political interests within Mexico are encouraging the court to drag its feet.”
Fresh potatoes-to-Mexico case delayed until March 3 (at least)
Ruling on the cases involving U.S. fresh potato access to all of Mexico has been postponed by the Mexican Supreme Court.
National Potato Council ‘hopeful’ in upcoming Mexico potatoes ruling
The Mexican Supreme Court is slated to hear a case that would allow U.S. fresh potatoes to be sold throughout Mexico.