So Let It Be Written! So Let It Be Done! The US-FTA Is A Done Deal.

Filed under: News, Korea — Jeff in Korea at 4:11 pm on Monday, April 2, 2007

Let the protests, the self-immolations, the stomach-stabbing, the hunger strikes, and anti-US propaganda begin in earnest!

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary
ˇ©
For Immediate Release April 2, 2007

TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE

April 1, 2007

Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:)

Consistent with section 2105(a)(1)(A) of the Trade Act of 2002, (Public Law 107-210; the “Trade Act”), I am pleased to notify the Congress of my intention to enter into a free trade agreement with the Republic of Korea.

The United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (the “Agreement”) will generate export opportunities for U.S. farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and service suppliers, promote economic growth and the creation of better paying jobs in the United States, and help American consumers save money while offering them greater choices. The Agreement will also further enhance the strong United States?Korea partnership, which has served as a force for stability and prosperity in Asia.

Consistent with the Trade Act, I am sending this notification at least 90 days in advance of signing the Agreement. My Administration looks forward to working with the Congress in developing appropriate legislation to approve and implement this Agreement.

Sincerely,

GEORGE W. BUSH

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3 Comments »

Comment by jtb

2 April 2007 @ 8:51 pm

hopefully not so much of the stomach-stabbings…

Comment by Kevin Kim

7 April 2007 @ 11:27 am

What? No COMMENTARY?

Anyway, it’s not over until the legislature approves this. I’d be curious to hear your thoughts on what all this means.

And I agree: here’s hoping the stomach-stabbings are few and far between.

Kevin

Comment by Jeff in Korea

7 April 2007 @ 12:25 pm

I haven’t read the FTA agreement. So, I really can’t comment on any specifics. However,I would like to read it.

In any event, I am sure it is another case of much ado a about nothing. Remember how the Korean economy was going to collapse and the world was going to end because of the FTA with Chile…. Nothing happened. Korea is no worse off because of the FTA with Chile.

I just hope it means I can get cheap US beef again!

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