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South Korean apple farmers beg not to be U.S. trade deal sacrifice

Reuters · 30 days ago
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30 days ago

Farmers in South Korea's 'apple county' fear stiff competition from cheaper U.S. apples. That's if Seoul makes concessions on U.S. agricultural goods as part of a deal to ease U.S. tariffs on cars, steel, and other imports.

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  • South Korean apple farmers fear being sacrificed in trade talks with the U.S.
  • Seoul may consider concessions on agricultural imports to ease U.S. tariffs. 28s
  • Farmers say they cannot compete with cheaper U.S. apples and face other challenges. 49s
  • The U.S. has pushed for greater market access for apples, citing delays in approval. 2m 10s
  • Agriculture remains a major sticking point in ongoing trade negotiations. 2m 59s
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