Trade
NPC disappointed that US/Japan deal does not address fresh market access
The National Potato Council (NPC) has expressed disappointment that a trade deal between Japan and the U.S. signed Oct. 28 did not include fresh marke... more »
Aid efforts, trade talks soldier on amid government shutdown
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) urged the inclusion of specialty crop aid in any emergency economic relief for the U.S. agricultural ind... more »
NPC CEO hopeful new trade model can propel potatoes into new markets
As he prepared to leave for two days of trade talks in Japan, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles expressed optimism that a new USDA trade approac... more »
NPC nabs share of $8.3M to boost specialty crop trade
USDA is awarding $8.3 million in funding to help 11 U.S. recipients, including the National Potato Council, address trade barriers and expand internat... more »
US fresh and frozen export volume rises despite overall dip
U.S. export volumes rose for both fresh and frozen potatoes from July 2024 to June 2025, while total export volume declined 3.75%, according to U.S. D... more »
Potato products part of potential EU counter-tariffs
Potatoes are among the products the European Union says it will raise tariffs on in response to threatened Trump administration action if an agreement... more »
New resource aims to bolster specialty crop exports
A new resource from the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) aims to help American vegetable, fruit and nut exporters expand into new markets w... more »
Data shows US seed exports surging in Central America
U.S. seed potato exports saw major gains in Central America from July 2024 to March 2025, with a 61% increase compared to the prior year. Long-term... more »
US potato export volume dips from July 2024-March 2025
U.S. potato export volumes increased for frozen, fresh and seed potatoes from July 2024 through March 2025, while export volumes fell for dehydrated p... more »
Federal court strikes down tariffs, finds Trump exceeded authority
The U.S. Court of International Trade struck down many of the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, ruling that the measures exceeded the president’s aut... more »
