ATLANTA, GA – Today, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper praised the Trump Administration for securing multiple recent trade agreements, including with the European Union and South Korea, that put Georgia farmers first. Specifically, the historic trade agreement with the European Union (EU) fundamentally rebalances the transatlantic economic relationship and opens unprecedented market access for American goods. The agreement eliminates most tariffs on U.S. agricultural exports, secures significant EU investments in the U.S. economy, and strengthens domestic manufacturing and agricultural competitiveness.
“President Trump continues to deliver for Georgia farmers, and his recent trade deals, particularly with the EU, are an undeniable victory for American agriculture and for farm families in Georgia and across the country,” said Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper. “We’re committed to working with President Trump and Secretary Rollins to strengthen our state’s #1 industry by expanding market access and leveling the playing field for Georgia farmers.”
U.S.-EU Trade Agreement: Key Agricultural Impacts
- Expanded Market Access: The EU will eliminate all tariffs on U.S. industrial goods, including agricultural machinery and packaging, to enable Georgia producers to compete more effectively abroad.
- Commodity Protection: The deal shields key exports such as soybeans from retaliatory tariffs and opens new trade pathways for pork and dairy products through streamlined sanitary rules.
- Energy and Investment Commitments: The EU will invest $600 billion in the U.S. and purchase $750 billion in American energy exports by 2028, helping strengthen rural infrastructure and reduce reliance on adversarial sources.
- Reduced Red Tape: The agreement addresses non-tariff barriers that burden small and medium-sized exporters, especially in the agriculture sector
- Tariff Certainty: Steel and aluminum tariffs will remain at 50%, helping support domestic manufacturing and farm equipment access.
U.S.-South Korea Trade Agreement: Key Agricultural Impacts
- Tariff Reduction: The U.S. will impose a 15% tariff on South Korean goods, down from a proposed 25% while South Korea agrees to eliminate duties on U.S. autos and agricultural goods.
- U.S. Market Access: South Korea will accept more U.S. agricultural products, removing key barriers for Georgia exports.
- Shipbuilding Investment: South Korea will invest $350 billion in the U.S., including $150 billion for shipbuilding projects and existing U.S. commitments that benefit agriculture infrastructure.
As it stands, the United States has secured new trade agreements with seven countries in recent months that will benefit Georgia agriculture: the United Kingdom, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan, the European Union, and South Korea. These deals have expanded access for Georgia Grown goods in key global markets.
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