Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding Finalization of the Korean FTA
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 2, 2007 – “Commercially viable trade for U.S. beef based on World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) guidelines must be in place with South Korea before AFBF will consider supporting the U.S-South Korea free trade agreement. South Korea continues to unjustifiably ban imports of U.S. beef without regard to international standards.
“We appreciate the efforts of the U.S. Trade Representative in advocating the interests of U.S. agriculture. Yet, we remain cautious on the final beef outcome and will closely monitor the actions of Korea and its regulatory process over the next 90 days.”
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| Contacts: | Tracy Taylor Grondine (202) 406-3642 tracyg@fb.org |
Mace Thornton (202) 406-3641 macet@fb.org |
