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Hope for the Opening of Japanese Markets to Fresh Potatoes

Published March 14, 2026

A bipartisan group of nearly 70 lawmakers has asked President Trump to prioritize opening the Japanese market to U.S. fresh table stock potatoes during the Japanese prime minister's visit to the U.S. this week. With this market access, Japan would…

U.S. Ag Exports Diversify in 2025

Published December 19, 2025

U.S. agricultural exports shifted notably in 2025, with diversification of export destinations playing a larger role in both the corn and soybean markets. According to Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, the most significant change in soybean exports from 2024…

U.S. Fresh Potato Exports to Japan Remain Stalled

Published November 1, 2025

The U.S and Japan signed a new framework trade agreement during President Trump's visit to Southeast Asia. The National Potato Council is disappointed that the agreement did not include fresh market access for U.S. potatoes. NPC CEO Kam Quarles said…

Japan PM Cements Trade Agreement Before Resigning

Published September 8, 2025

Days after formalizing a trade agreement with the United States, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation. Ishiba, who has been on the job for less than a year, faced criticism after his party suffered important political losses in…

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Trade Deal with Japan Signed

Published September 5, 2025

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order implementing the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. With this deal, Japan has agreed to make $8 billion in annual purchases from the United States, including food and agricultural products.

Trump Announces $550B Trade Pact with Japan

Published July 23, 2025

The United States and Japan have finalized a landmark trade agreement that reduces tariffs and opens the door for over half a trillion dollars in investment. President Donald Trump announced the deal Tuesday. "I just signed the largest trade deal…

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Japan Vows to Protect Farmers in Tariff Talks

Published July 1, 2025

Japan says it won’t sacrifice its agriculture sector in trade talks with the U.S., following criticism from President Trump over rice imports. Government officials emphasized that agriculture is “the foundation of the nation” and vowed to protect farmers in ongoing…

Japan Eyes More U.S. Corn in Trade Talks

Published May 12, 2025

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba suggested that increasing U.S. corn imports, particularly for ethanol and biomass use, could be part of ongoing trade negotiations with Washington. Ishiba emphasized Japan’s commitment to protecting its domestic agriculture sector, especially as pressure mounts…

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U.S. Delegation in Japan This Week

Published June 4, 2023

USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor is leading a trade mission to Japan this week. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is also on the trip. Forty agricultural businesses and organizations are participating, including the Specialty…

Japan Approves U.S. Ethanol

Published April 2, 2023

Japan will now allow US ethanol to successful access 100 percent of the Japanese biofuel market. This is an increase from the previous 66 percent access that was assessed in 2021 and is based on continued improvement in reduction of…

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Hope for the Opening of Japanese Markets to Fresh Potatoes

U.S. Ag Exports Diversify in 2025

U.S. Fresh Potato Exports to Japan Remain Stalled

Japan PM Cements Trade Agreement Before Resigning

Trade Deal with Japan Signed

Trump Announces $550B Trade Pact with Japan

Japan Vows to Protect Farmers in Tariff Talks

Japan Eyes More U.S. Corn in Trade Talks

U.S. Delegation in Japan This Week

Japan Approves U.S. Ethanol

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