A USDA-led agribusiness trade mission in Seoul showcases U.S. red meat products, strengthening ties with Korean partners and taking advantage of duty benefits from the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement.

USDA-led agribusiness trade mission in Seoul aims to strengthen ties with Korean partners and showcase U.S. red meat products. The mission, involving 48 agribusinesses and farm organizations, introduces U.S. food items to South Korean consumers, with support from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Tariff reductions under the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement have boosted consumer demand; U.S. beef now faces a 5.3% duty set to phase out by 2026, while U.S. pork enters Korea duty-free.

March 26, 2024
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