Ag to Trump: Don’t Mess with KORUS

Agriculture groups are responded to President Trump’s comments regarding the free trade agreement with South Korea, by urging the President not to withdraw from the accord.  Trump said the U.S. would consider withdrawing from the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement, known as KORUS.  U.S. Wheat Associates chairman Mike Miller said "it would be irresponsible to unilaterally walk away from this or any other trade agreement."

Korea was the third largest volume importer of U.S. wheat in marketing year 2016/17.

The U.S. Grains Council says walking away from KORUS is a rash move that will harm relationships at the expense of U.S. farm country.

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