NPC is urging higher tariffs on Chinese frozen fries amid concerns over rising exports and market pressure on United States potato processors.
May 20, 2026
NPC urges higher tariffs on Chinese frozen fries amid export surge
The National Potato Council (NPC) has filed formal comments with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), urging action against China’s rapidly growing frozen French fry export capacity.
Washington DC
May 19, 2026
United States potato industry urges USDA to reinstate PEI potato import ban over Potato Wart concerns
The National Potato Council and 13 state potato organizations in the United States have urged the USDA to reinstate a ban on fresh potato imports from Prince Edward Island following a new Potato Wart detection.
Canada
Mike Wenkel of the National Potato Council discusses rising production costs, oversupply and ongoing efforts to expand export markets for United States potatoes.
May 11, 2026
National Potato Council discusses production costs, oversupply and export growth for US potatoes
United States potato growers are facing continued pressure from rising production costs, labor expenses and oversupply in several sectors of the potato industry, according to the National Potato Council.
Washington DC