The United Fresh Produce Association has backed the passage of three free trade agreements (FTAs) with Colombia, Panama and South Korea, which it has said will have a “direct impact on key regions in the fruit and vegetable industry”.According to the association, the South Korean trade agreement allows for an immediate elimination of tariffs on US-grown asparagus and certain types of tomatoes, the Panama agreement will lead to the elimination of tariffs on almost all fruit products, and the Colombian agreement will do away with most barriers to trade for US products.
"This key development in trade policy represents a win for agriculture across the board with up to US$2.5bn in new agricultural exports and support for up to 22,500 jobs involved," noted United Fresh senior vice-president Robert Guenther. "Increasing opportunities for those who grow and ship fresh produce is the foundation for the future success of the industry.
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