Yesterday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made statements on the submission of the Korea, Colombia and Panama trade agreements and the benefits to the U.S. agriculture economy."Congress must now take action on an important part of President Obama's job agenda: new trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea and trade adjustment assistance to help train workers for the 21st century economy. When approved, these agreements will clear the way for new American exports around the world, help create jobs and provide new income opportunities for our nation's agricultural producers, small businesses, and rural communities. For American agriculture, passage of these agreements means over $2.3 billion in additional exports, supporting nearly 20,000 jobs here at home."
"Congress should work swiftly to pass these trade agreements. Currently Korea, Colombia and Panama have approved or are negotiating trade agreements with a host of other nations. Completing our agreements will level the playing field and secure markets for America's farmers, ranchers, growers and producers ahead of competitors in the global marketplace."
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Posted 10/4/2011
