Trade
NPC calls for elimination of tariffs on US potato exports to Vietnam
The National Potato Council called for the elimination of tariffs on U.S. potatoes and potato products to Vietnam in a letter to top trade officials. ... more »
Navigating tariff turbulence presents a complicated path
The international trade landscape — particularly concerning the frequently shifting tariff environment — is undergoing significant volatility and ... more »
Potato industry hopes for market movement in Japan
A decades-old battle to fully open the Japanese market to U.S. fresh potatoes received a recent infusion of fighting words, but whether a renewed focu... more »
Potatoes USA chair emphasizes focus on international demand
Steve Elfering, elected chair of national marketing, research and promotion board Potatoes USA in late March, emphasized the importance of increasing ... more »
MASC program to provide additional $1.3B in specialty crop assistance
A second round of payments will provide up to $1.3 billion in additional assistance for specialty crop producers through the USDA’s Marketing Assist... more »
Pennsylvania takes potato spotlight; tariff negotiations with Japan begin
Last week, the executive director of Pennsylvania Co-Operative Potato Growers emphasized the need for specialty crop funding during a roundtable discu... more »
Potato industry braces for impact of additional tariffs
The agriculture industry is bracing for the impact of additional tariffs unveiled April 2 by U.S. President Donald Trump, who previously vowed “reci... more »
US potato industry seeking inroads in Japan
This May, the U.S. potato industry will celebrate one year of full access to the Mexican marketplace for fresh U.S. potatoes. While minor hiccups are ... more »
US Trade Representative urged to keep pressure on Mexico in potatoes trade
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met virtually May 3 with the National Potato Council (NPC) to discuss the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)... more »
Column: US-Mexico potatoes drama giving ‘Days of Our Lives’ a run for its money
“Days of Our Lives” is one of the longest running soap operas of all time. The U.S. potato industry’s quest to get its fresh potatoes throughout... more »
