Sens. Risch, Cantwell Applaud Trade Agreement on Fresh American-Grown Potatoes
February 26, 2020
February 26, 2020
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) celebrated a major victory for the U.S. potato industry. For 20 years, U.S. potato growers have faced an unresolved trade dispute with China over the export of fresh American-grown potatoes to Chinese markets. In January 2020, the United States reached a Phase 1 trade deal with China that will facilitate the export of potatoes grown in I . . .
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) celebrated a major victory for the U.S. potato industry. For 20 years, U.S. potato growers have faced an unresolved trade dispute with China over the export of fresh American-grown potatoes to Chinese markets. In January 2020, the United States reached a Phase 1 trade deal with China that will facilitate the export of potatoes grown in I . . .