Vilsack on U.S. Fresh Potatoes to Mexico Pt 2
Thursday Apr 1st, 2021 I’m Bob Larson. American potato growers have been waiting patiently for the Mexican Supreme Court to rule on that countries’ ban on U.S. fresh potato imports, without much news of late.
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he spoke recently with Mexico’s Ag Secretary Villalobos who seemed optimistic a positive ruling would be coming soon, but adds if it doesn’t …
VILSACK … “Then the second process that we engaged in is correspondence with the U.S. Trade Representative’s office. And, I’ll have an opportunity later this week to visit with the newly-confirmed trade ambassador to encourage her to do what I think she’s already inclined to do, which is to make sure that there is enforcement of the terms and conditions and the spirit of the USMCA.”