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Despite the trillions of dollars in goods traded between the US and Mexico since the 1990s, fresh American potatoes faced a barrier due to the Mexican potato lobby and a trade loophole. The American potato industry sought access to the untapped market in Mexico for over 25 years, leading to a trade saga involving various obstacles and challenges. This episode of Planet Money explores the complexities and tensions surrounding the American potato’s journey to reach Mexican consumers.
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