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South Korea, U.S. free trade deal to take effect March 15
A long-delayed free trade deal between the United States and South Korea will go into effect on March 15 following months of technical-level talks, officials said on Tuesday, cheering business groups that have waited years for the day.
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USMEF’s Seng sees positives in Chinese leaders’ visit to Iowa
When leaders of the world’s largest agricultural products importer and the largest agricultural products exporter meet in constructive dialogue, only good outcomes are to be expected.
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Romney, Obama campaign spar over U.S.-China policy
Mitt Romney lashed out at Beijing and President Barack Obama's China policy on Thursday, criticizing the president for going in "precisely the wrong direction" and calling meetings this week with visiting Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping "empty pomp."
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CCA welcomes resumption of beef tallow exports to China
The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is pleased with the resumption of Canadian beef tallow exports to China.
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Canada, China tighten trade ties, sign beef deal
China and Canada on Feb. 8 signed a series of agreements to boost modest levels of bilateral trade, including a deal that Ottawa said should allow the immediate resumption of Canadian beef and tallow exports after a nine-year pause.
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South Korea opposition party threatens FTA
The leader of South Korea's main opposition party, which polls say is headed for a big victory in an April election, said on Wednesday it would repeal a free trade deal with the United States if it wins control of parliament, unless the pact is renegotiated.
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Korean lifestyle magazine profiles real American steak
The high-end South Korean lifestyle magazine, Luxury, devoted 12 pages of its current issue to steak, and a significant portion of that special feature focused on U.S. prime beef.
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China to invest in agriculture innovation to boost food security
China said on Wednesday it would boost agriculture innovation in an effort to increase food output, signaling that the world's most populous country is trying to tackle outdated farm and food infrastructure to feed its people.
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South Korea lifts 9-year import ban on Canadian beef
South Korea lifted its nine-year import ban on Canadian beef on Friday, Canada's agriculture and trade ministers said, removing one of the obstacles to a free-trade deal.
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Korean farmers protest low cattle prices, beef prices still high
Farmers united in Seoul on Jan. 16 to protest low wholesale cattle prices they say are driving them out of business.
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China’s economy creates opportunity for U.S. ag in 2012
American has an opportunity in 2012 to capitalize on the emerging middle class in China who is seeking more protein and higher quality food.
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