About this episode

The episode discusses international potato trade opportunities and challenges, focusing on British Columbia's export limitations and Canadian trade policies.

In this recording from Potato Expo 2026 in Dallas, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles and Matt Lantz of Bryant Christie Inc. dive into the high-stakes world of international potato trade. The group discusses the industry’s formal request for a Section 332 fact-finding investigation to address concerns regarding British Columbia’s efforts over 40 years to limit exports of potatoes to that province, along with concerns over other Canadian policies that may unfairly distort trade. They also...

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Guests: Kam Quarles, Matt Lantz

Topics covered

• U.S. potato trade
• international trade
• British Columbia potato exports
• Canadian trade policies

Keywords

• Potato Expo 2026
• National Potato Council
• trade investigation

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Places: U.S., Dallas, British Columbia’s

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