USMCA
NPC: Updating ag trade situations with Japan, Mexico and China
President Donald Trump formally signed the U.S.-Japan-Free Trade Agreement on Oct. 6. This agreement locks in tariff benefits with Japan that were pre... READ MORE »
NPC: Time running out for USMCA passage, Perdue visits Michigan potato industry
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles recently expressed concern regarding the still-unpassed U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement, which was ... READ MORE »
Mexico becomes first to approve USMCA; push for further potato funding continues
This week, the House of Representatives began consideration of the FY2020 Agriculture Appropriations Bill on the House floor. This bill provides discr... READ MORE »
Dan Moss reps potato industry at White House agricultural event
On May 23, the U.S. potato industry was represented by Dan Moss at an agricultural trade event at the White House with President Trump. Moss is a ... READ MORE »
Mexico removes tariffs on frozen potatoes from US
President Trump removed the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Friday, May 17. Mexico responded by removing its 20% tariff... READ MORE »
USMCA impact: U.S. agriculture exports to increase by 1.1%
The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a report on the likely economic impact of the pending U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). It found th... READ MORE »
National Potato Council issues updates on trade situation
The U.S. trade agenda has been making a lot of news lately. Retaliatory tariffs, along with changes to agreements like NAFTA, TPP and our trade talks ... READ MORE »
Trade, technology among major topics at Potato Expo 2019
The latest products, varieties and technologies available to the potato industry were on display at Potato Expo 2019 in Austin, Texas. The two-day ... READ MORE »
USMCA deal: Mexico tariff on U.S. potatoes not lifted yet
On Nov. 30, leaders of the United States, Mexico and Canada jointly signed a new free trade deal intended to update the current North American Free Tr... READ MORE »
U.S., Canada, Mexico sign new trade agreement
The United States has signed a new trade agreement with Canada and Mexico. The new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaces the North... READ MORE »
