Sens. Cantwell, Risch Applaud Trade Agreement on Fresh American-Grown Potatoes
February 26, 2020
February 26, 2020
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Jim Risch (R-ID) 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 . . .
U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Jim Risch (R-ID) 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 . . .