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Fresh Potato Talks with Japan Pt 2 In a landscape marked by agricultural negotiations, talks with Japanese officials are stirring hopes for better trade agreements and improved access for U.S. fresh potatoes in Japan. The Unfolding Story of Trade From the Ag Information Network, Bob Larson relays insights from Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, who articulates the cautious optimism surrounding these discussions. Quarles emphasizes that while the potential for enhanced U....

Fresh Potato Talks with Japan Pt 1 From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson. Potentially good news for potato growers as word gets out that the Trump administration has begun talks with Japan to eliminate tariff and non-tariff trade barriers. Access and Economic Impact of Fresh Potatoes National Potato Council CEO, Kam Quarles says they’ve been on this for a while… QUARLES … “Since it became obvious that there was going to be a negotiation, specifically with Japan, we have been pushing the administration, and members of Congress have certainly been weighing in, wanting to make this market access for U....

Fresh Potato Talks with Japan Pt 1 From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson. Potentially good news for potato growers as word gets out that the Trump administration has begun talks with Japan to eliminate tariff and non-tariff trade barriers. The Importance of Trade Access National Potato Council CEO, Kam Quarles, says they’ve been pushing for this access for years. If granted, it could mean about $150 million a year in new U....