U.S. trade mission aims to unlock the Japanese potato market

Published Jun 7, 2023

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Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor is leading a U.S. agricultural trade mission to Japan from June 5-8, accompanied by representatives from the Idaho Potato Commission and leaders from potato-growing states. The mission aims to strengthen the bilateral trade relationship with Japan, the fourth-largest market for U.S. food and agricultural exports, and specifically focus on the potato industry. Despite ongoing negotiations for three decades, a ban prevents U.S. potato growers from exporting fresh potatoes to Japan. The trade mission will facilitate direct engagement with potential buyers, market briefings, and site visits, in an effort to lift this ban and tap into the potential of the $150-250 million fresh potato market in Japan.

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USDA announced this week that Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor will lead an agricultural trade mission to Japan next week, June 5-8. The delegation includes a wide representation of the U.S. agriculture sector, including representatives from the Idaho Potato Commission and agency leaders from potato-growing states. Noting that Japan is the fourth-largest market for U.S. food and agricultural exports, Under Secretary Taylor said in a release, “As one of the world’s leading economies, Japan is an important market for U.S. food and agriculture exports. It is an incredible honor to lead this delegation as we work to expand our bilateral trade relationship even further.” “This trade mission couldn’t have come at a better time for the U.S. potato industry’s efforts to open the Japan market for U.S. fresh potatoes,” said National Potato Council VP of Trade Affairs Ted Tschirky, a potato grower from Pasco, Wash. “The industry has elevated the ...

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