The impact of trade war on NC sweet potatoes, other commodities

The impact of trade war on NC sweet potatoes, other commodities

. “Access to export markets is significant for NC sweet potato producers, with exports totaling over $129.3 million in 2024. European countries, Canada, and Mexico represent top buyers of North Carolina sweet potatoes,” said Steve Troxler, commissioner of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture.

Tariffs threaten North Carolina sweet potato exports

As an exporter of sweet potatoes in the United States, North Carolina encounters economic challenges due to recent tariff escalations. "Sweet potatoes are a big crop for North Carolina; in fact, our farmers produce over 60% of the total US market," stated Steve Troxler, commissioner of the North Carolina…

China slashes U.S. commodities purchases as trade tensions worsen

Among the worst affected were purchases of liquefied natural gas and wheat, which both fell to nothing in March.