OP-EDS on the KORUS FTA

2011

October

At last, Congress acts on free trade (San Antonio Express-News; October 18, 2011)
Free trade deal is good news for Alabama (Mobile Press-Register; October 18, 2011)
Three U.S. trade agreements create the magic dynamic: opportunity (The Seattle Times; October 16, 2011)
The U.S.-South Korea Trade Deal - Min. Gheewhan Kim (The New York Times; October 14, 2011)
UAW backs Korea trade agreement - Bob King (Detroit Free Press; October 14, 2011)
A Bipartisan Triumph (The Wall Street Journal; October 14, 2011)
Long-delayed free trade deals give U.S. an economic boost (The Washington Post; October 13, 2011)
Trade deals will boost jobs (Wisconsin State Journal; October 13, 2011)
A Victory for America’s Workers and Job Creators - Tom Donohue (Chamberpost; October 12, 2011)
Florida businesses eager for free trade pacts (The Miami Herald; October 10, 2011)
Free Trade Agreements Are A Win for Prosperity (The Foundary; October 10, 2011)
Korea: The starting line to America’s trade with Asia - William Rhodes (The Hill; October 10, 2011)
Three free trade agreements are critically important to Silicon Valley and U.S. industry - Michael Holston (Silicon Valley Mercury News; October 8, 2011)
Trade agreements would be good for both Washingtons (Tacoma News Tribune; October 7, 2011)
Three job-producing trade pacts gain political traction (The Seattle Times; October 7, 2011)
‘Trade is not a dirty word’ - Francisco Sanchez (The Miami Herald; October 6, 2011)
Congress should support trade pacts (Fresno Bee; October 6, 2011)
The National-Security Case for Free Trade - Tom Donilon (The Wall Street Journal; October 6, 2011)
California's major stake in trade deals (Sacramento Bee; October 6, 2011)
Obama Seeing Bipartisanship on Trade Deals... Finally - Edward J. Black (Huffington Post; Ocotber 5, 2011)
Free trade agreements mean Wisconsin jobs - James A. Buchen (Wisconsin Journal Sentinel; October 5, 2011)
Trade deals should be approved (Merced Sun-Star; October 5, 2011)
Move quickly on trade (Miami Herald; October 5, 2011)
Bipartisan trade deals would increase nation’s GDP by $12 billion - Amb. Ron Kirk (Houston Chronicle; October 5, 2011)
Trade deals provide needed boost for U.S. economy (St. Petersburg Times; October 5, 2011)
Free trade pacts are vital to US's and Delaware's economy (Delaware Online, October 4, 2011)
U.S. must approve free trade deals - Mary Nelson (Des Moines Register; October 4, 2011)
Trade pacts would aid state economic recovery (Delaware Online; October 4, 2011)
Inaction on trade agreements stalls recovery - Larry Wooten (Winston-Salem Journal; October 4, 2011)
How proposed trade deals with South Korea, Colombia and Panama could help Michigan (Grand Rapids Press; October 4, 2011)
Trade Bill Puts Jobs On Agenda (Investors; October 3, 2011)
Workers' rights a part of trade deals - Rep. Sander Levin (Politico; October 3, 2011)
Balanced trade would fuel U.S. jobs - Amb. Ron Kirk (Politico; October 3, 2011)
Trade deals are key to economic growth - Jay Timmons (Politico; October 2, 2011)
Speed up ratification - (The Korea Herald; October 2, 2011)
Time to pass stalled trade deals - John Murphy (Politico; October 2, 2011)
Free trade is a 1st priority - (Oregonian; October 1, 2011)
Free trade will bring jobs - Steve Appel (The Spokesman-Review; October 1, 2011)
Increased Exports Offer Logistics Opportunity - DeAnna Stephens Baker (Pallet Enterprise; October 1, 2011)

September

Fighting the wrong kind of trade wars - Dean Garfield (The Hill; September 29, 2011)
U.S.-Korea trade pact is very different from NAFTA - Hobin Kim (Silicon Valley Mercury News; September 29, 2011)
An Overlooked Way to Create Jobs - C. Fred Bergsten (The New York Times; September 28, 2011)
A sure-fire solution to America's job crisis - Joe Parker Jr. (Wichita Falls Time Record News; September 28, 2011)
Move trade deals for Ky.'s benefit - (Lexington Herald-Leader; September 28, 2011)
Want Congressional Harmony? Try Free Trade Agreements - Charles Kaupke (The Foundry; September 27, 2011)
Minnesota agriculture could benefit from increased exports - Kevin Paap (AG Week; September 26, 2011)
Toomey, GE's Macaulay urge passage of free trade deals - Sen. Pat Toomey (Erie Times-News; September 25, 2011)
Passage of free trade agreements will create jobs - John McMillan (Montgomery Advertiser; September 25, 2011)
Agreement with Korea will end most tariffs on American farm exports - Jiwook Kim (Canton Repository; September 24, 2011)
We need action on these trade agreements - Calvin Rozenboom (Des Moine Register; September 20, 2011)
Ideas to create jobs - (Chattanooga Times Free Press; September 20, 2011)
Free trade: Progress - (Richmond Times-Dispatch; September 19, 2011)
Trade pacts that will boost New England - James T. Brett (Projo.com; September 17, 2011)
A Pro-Trade Agenda for U.S. Jobs - Andrew H. Card, Thomas A. Daschle, Matthew J. Slaughter, and Edward Alden (Wall Street Journal; September 17, 2011)
Deal us in - Congress must move on long-stalled free-trade deals - (Chicago Tribune; September 17, 2011)
Approving Trade Deals Would Produce Jobs - Rep. Lynn Jenkins (Roll Call, September 16, 2011)
U.S. trade deal would aid business - Rachel Carson (Philadelphia Business Journal; September 16, 2011)
Why the Jobs Plan Falls Short - Tom Donohue (The Wall Street Journal; September 16, 2011)
Send The Free Trade Agreements to Congress….Right Away! - Dean Kleckner (The Truth about Trade and Technology; September 15, 2011)
Free trade and more jobs: State ag commissioner is right to urge Obama to act on agreements - (The Anniston Star; September 15, 2011)
Free trade is good business for state - (Mobile Press Register; September 15, 2011)
How do international trade agreements affect local businesses? - Gary Cummings (The Evening Sun; September 14, 2011)
It is past time for Congress to approve free-trade agreements that would bring thousands of jobs to Alabama and other states - (Birmingham News; September 14, 2011)
How to Make Business Want to Invest Again - N. Gregory Mankiw (The New York Times; September 10, 2011)
Free trade pact needs to be ratified pronto - Mitch Malcolm (Des Moines Register; September 9, 2011)
Trade agreements can help Alabama - Michael Ciamarra (Birmingham Business Journal; September 9, 2011)
Free-trade agreements topping jobs agendas - Vicki Needham (The Hill; September 8, 2011)
Ratify trade agreements - (Wichita Eagle; September 8, 2011)
Free trade vital to N.C., economy - Larry Wooten (The Daily Reflector; September 7, 2011)
More regulation will not create jobs - Rep. Vern Buchanan (Sarasota Herald-Tribune; September 7, 2011)
Politics of trade hurt job creation - Rep. Kevin McCarthy (Politico; September 7, 2011)
One way to push a jobs agenda - (Las Vegas Review-Journal; September 7, 2011)
Trade with South Korea is important for economic growth and international competitiveness - Tom Hammond (The Oregonian; September 7, 2011)
One way President Obama can boost jobs - Sen. Mitch McConnell (Louisville Courier-Journal; September 6, 2011)
Job promotion need not cost a lot - Tom Donohue (The Columbus Dispatch; September 6, 2011)
Politics on trade trumps common sense - (The Miami Herald; September 5, 2011)
Time to act on free-trade agreements - Antonio O. Garza (San Antonio Express-News; September 4, 2011)
Level the playing field for Americans - Richard L. Stanley (The Greenville News; September 4, 2011)
Moving Forward the Freer Trade Agenda - Ross Korves (Truth About Trade & Technology; September 1, 2011)
Alabama up to the challenge - Michael Ciamarra (The Anniston Star; September 1, 2011)

August

Johnny Isakson says he’s resolved GOP objections to trade treaties - Jim Galloway (Atlanta Journal consitution; August 30, 2011)
Free trade means jobs - Rep. Vern Buchanan (The Hill; August 29, 2011)
Rep. Vern Buchanan: Free trade pacts vital - Rep. Vern Buchanan (Bradenton Herald; August 28, 2011)
A jobs plan that can work - (Miami Herald; August 27, 2011)
FTA with South Korea - Brian Condon (Specialty Graphic Imaging Association; August 25, 2011)
New trade agreements will benefit Kansas - (Salina Journal; August 25, 2011)
Trade deals would create U.S. jobs - Keith Miller (Wichita Eagle; August 25, 2011)
Fair trade can boost job creation - Rep. Sam Graves (Kearney Courier; August 25, 2011)
Pass the Free-Trade Treaties for More Jobs - Oliver Watson (Wall Street Journal; August 25, 2011)
FTAs Needed to Double Exports by 2014 - Sean Hackbarth (Chamber Post; August 24, 2011)Michael Ciamarra
Solution to America's trade competitiveness lies in trade agreements - Sen. Orrin Hatch (The Hill; August 24, 2011)
President, Congress must act on trade agreements - (Kansas City Star; August 24, 2011)
Approval of trade agreements will benefit farmers, state - Jeff Wuebker (Canton Repository; August 23, 2011)
Making trade a part of the 21st-century economy - Rep. Tim Huelskamp (Dodge City Daily Globe; August 23, 2011)
Houston's Stake In Pending Congressional Free Trade Votes - Andrew Schneider (KUHF Houston Public Radio; August 22, 2011)
Congress needs to approve free trade agreements - Garry Niemeyer (Illinois Herald Review; August 22, 2011)
Ratify U.S.-Korea Trade pact - Jason Speer (Chicago Sun-Times; August 21, 2011)
Get trade deals passed - Robert Johns (Wisconsin State Journal; August 21, 2011)
Obama should move on trade pacts - J. Patrick Boyle (Minneapolis Star Tribune; August 21, 2011)
U.S. Set to Pass Trade Deals With Colombia, Panama and S. Korea - Sean Goforth (World Politics Review; August 19, 2011)
ASEAN Questions US - Murray Hiebert (The Diplomat; August 19, 2011)
Free trade agreements: There is a vital link between foreign markets and Oregon jobs - Peter Cleveland (Oregon Live; August 19, 2011)
Approve U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement - Gigi Lee (Houston Business Journal; August 19, 2011)
The free trade lesson - Avoiding protectionism and interventionism is key to ending global malaise - Nita Ghei (The Washington Times; August 18, 2011)
Ratify trade pacts with Korea, Panama, Colombia - (San Francisco Chronicle; August 18, 2011)
Trade agreements boost Nebraska jobs - Sen. Ben Nelson (York News-Times; August 18, 2011)
Focus on Export Bright Spot to Boost Jobs - Emilia Istrate and Bruce Katz (The New Republic; August 17, 2011)
Trade, Not Just Words, Builds Jobs - Dean Kleckner (Ag Web; August 17, 2011)
Trade, immigration reform could offer a boost to the economy - Steve and Cokie Roberts (Pottstown Mercury; August 17, 2011)
Why US Needs Korea Trade Deal - L. Gordon Flake and Troy Stangarone (The Diplomat; August 17, 2011)
Pass trade pacts; create more jobs - (San Antonio Express-News; August 16, 2011)
Economy would benefit from free-trade deals - (Daytona Beach News-Journal; August 13, 2011)
Free trade agreements should be implemented now - Rep. Frank Lucas (Sand Springs Leader; August 13, 2011)
Free trade agreement could help soybean farmers - Leonard Hayhurst (CoshoctonTribune; August 13, 2011)
The KORUS FTA is a Strategic Imperative - Gordon Flake, Troy Stangarone (CSIS; August 11, 2011)
Alabama Voices: Free trade helps Alabama economy - Michael Ciamarra (Montgomery Advertiser; August 11, 2011)
Reforms offer economic boost - Steve and Cokie Roberts (Albany Herald; August 11, 2011)
Next order of business: Pass trade agreements - Rep. Adrian Smith (York News Times; August 11, 2011)
Blocking trade deal is blocking jobs - Sen. John Thune (Politico; August 11, 2011)
Implementation of free trade agreements should happen now - Rep. Frank Lucas (Edmond sun; August 10, 2011)
Free Trade Creates N.M. Jobs - Jamie P. Estrada (Albuquerque Journal; August 10, 2011)
Ohio farmers need access to world markets - Jeff Wuebker (The Marietta Times; August 9, 2011)
New trade agreements will help create jobs - (Delawareonline; August 9, 2011)
Free trade agreements mean jobs for NM - Jamie P. Estrada (New Mexico Politics.Net; August 9, 2011)
Trade agreements would benefit Ohio Agriculture - Jeff Wuebker (Marion Star; August 7, 2011)
Trade pacts, worker aid are good for our country - (The Spokesman-Review; August 6, 2011)
US-Korea agreement protects jobs - Kangho Park (Boston Globe; August 6, 2011)
Trade = Development - (State of Trade: A Blog of the Washington Council on International Trade; August 5, 2011)
U.S. Manufacturing and Free Trade Agreement s - Ross Korves (Truth about Trade and Technology; August 4, 2011)
Action is needed on trade agreements - Presidents of the farm bureaus in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Maine (Cumberland Times-News; August 3, 2011)
How can Washington help create jobs? - Suzy Khimm (The Washington Post; August 3, 2011)
A Cautionary Tale of Crisis and Opportunity - Tom Donohue (Chamber Post; August 2, 2011)
Agriculture and the economic recovery - Thomas J. Vilsack (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; August 1, 2011)

July

Alabama firms are up to challenge of free trade - Michael Ciamarra (Mobile (AL) Press-Register; July 31, 2011)
Congress Should Pass Free Trade Agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama - Joshua Meltzer (The Brookings Institution; July 28, 2011)
Holding Trade Deals Hostage - Andrew Cline (The American Spectator; July 28, 2011)
Losing ground on farm exports - Larry Wooten (New Observer; July 28, 2011)
Washington should move ahead on trade - (The Portland Press Herald; July 28, 2011)
Trade Doesn’t Take Vacations - Shannon Schlecht (Truth about Trade & Technology; July 27, 2011)
Congress must OK trade agreements to create jobs in Washington and the U.S. - Eric Schinfield (The Seattle Times; July 27, 2011)
How to manufacture jobs - Drew Greenblatt (Baltimore Sun; July 25, 2011)
Say 'yes' to free trade but 'no' to tax holiday - Paul Pirrotta (Hartford Business Journal; July 25, 2011)
Free Trade pacts are good for Florida and the rest of America - Jose W. Fernand (Sun Sentinel; July 25, 2011)
We need trade agreements to produce American jobs - Sen. Richard Lugar (Indianapolis Star; July 22, 2011)
Winners and Losers of the EU-Korea FTA: The EU vs. America - Tami Overby (Chamber Post; July 22, 2011)
American agriculture paying stiff price for stalled trade agreements - J. Patrick Boyle (The Hill; July 22, 2011)
Weak dollar, trade deals help bolster economy - Sanjay Paul (Harrisburg (PA) Patriot-News; July 21, 2011)
Trade deals - (Las Vegas Review Journal; July 21, 2011)
Free trade pacts needed now - (San Francisco Chronicle; July 21, 2011)
Free trade agreements offer new opportunities for soybean farmers - (Farmers’ Advance; July 20, 2011)
Free trade with South Korea would boost Ohio jobs - Laura Englehart (Dayton Business Journal; July 19, 2011)
GOP stalls trade deals that benefit Ky. - (Lexington Herald; July 17, 2011)
Approve the free-trade agreements - John D. Negroponte, Mack McLarty, Jim Jones and Robert Mosbacher Jr. (The Washington Post; July 15, 2011)
Congress needs to get to work on free trade - Manny Diaz (Miami Herald; July 14, 2011)
Many Ideas for Job Creation, but Little Action - Danielle Kurtzleben (U.S. News and World Report; July 13, 2011)
President, Congress must work together for America - Rep. Vern Buchanan (The Hill; July 13, 2011)
Seven easy steps the US can take to create jobs and grow the economy - Sen. Rob Portman (The Hill; July 13, 2011)
Now is the time to push for trade agreements - Paul Wenger (California Farm Bureau Federation; July 13, 2011)
Pass free-trade agreements to create U.S. jobs - Gary Shapiro (The Washington Times; July 12, 2011)
US-Korea Trade: Why ratify free trade agreement? Jobs, jobs, jobs - (Syracuse Post-Standard; July 12, 2011)
Get to work creating jobs - (The Detroit News; July 10, 2011)
Lessons from a trade spat with Mexico - (The Washington Post; July 9, 2011)
While Washington Dithers, Rivals of U.S. Firms Pounce - John Bussey (The Wall Street Journal; July 8, 2011)
Trade Fireworks - Philip Levy (Foreign Policy; July 7, 2011)
Chamber Welcomes Committees’ Nod to Trade Deals - John Murphy (Chamber Post; July 7, 2011)
Just Pass the Trade Deals - (National Review; July 7, 2011)
Trade pacts would bring jobs - (Newsday; July 6, 2011)
U.S. needs to reach trade deal - Henry Obermeyer (The Coloradoan; July 5, 2011)
Trade deals good for Florida - (St. Petersburg Times; July 5, 2011)
Free trade, without apologies - (Chicago Tribune; July 3, 2011)
Freer trade a must - (Boston Herald; July 3, 2011)
As Washington dithers, Europe races ahead on trade - (The Washington Post; July 2, 2011)
Free-trade deals help small businesses - Mark A. Luden (The Columbus Dispatch; July 2, 2011)

June

Quick FTA passage needed for small businesses - Rep. Sam Graves (Politico; June 30, 2011)
In Seoul, It’s Already July 1 - John Murphy (The Chamber Post; June 30,.2011)
They Said They Wanted a Deal - (The New York Times; June 29, 2011)
Supporting South Korea trade agreement supports Oregon workers - Doug Badger (Statesman Journal; June 29, 2011)
Korea trade deal supporters tout benefits to N.J. - Sarah Portlock (New Jersey On-line; June 28, 2011)
Ohio farmers left behind as other nations complete trade agreements - (Ohio Farm Bureau; June 24, 2011)
Pro & Con: Free trade with Colombia, Panama and S. Korea? - Tom Donohue (Atlanta Journal Constitution; June 22, 2011)
Put free trade to work - Ed Fuelner (The Washington Times; June 22, 2011)
How free trade deals create U.S. jobs - Scott Davis (CNN Money; June 22, 2011)
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs -Jerry Jasinowski (Huffington Post; june 21, 2011)
AFL-CIO's Shameless Deceptions - Gary Shapiro (Huffington Post; June 20, 2011)
International trade benefits Nebraska - Rep. Adrian Smith (McCook Daily Gazette; June 20, 2011)
The role of international trade - (The Bismark Tribune; June 20, 2011)
Time to get free trade agreements off the to-do list - Keith Olsen (Journal Star; June 19, 2011)
Lawmakers, White House look to cut deal on free trade bills - Vicki Needham (The Hill; June 19, 2011)
Senate needs to OK trade deals by July 1 - Mark Palmquist (Madison; June 19, 2011)
Hoeven links pending trade deals to job creation, debt reduction - Erik Wasson (The Hill; June 18, 2011)
Senate must act quickly to approve free trade pacts - Mark Palmquist (Billings Gazette; June 17, 2011)
Put Free Trade on the Political Stage - Dean Kleckner (AGWeb; June 16, 2011)
The union-owned Democrats - Charles Krauthammer (The Washington Post; June 16, 2011)
FREE TRADE – U.S. needs to move ahead or face losses - Mark Palmquist (Minneapolis Star Tribune; June 15, 2011)
Manufacturers’ Plan to Be More Competitive - Jay Timmons (Roll Call; June 15, 2011)
To grow U.S. jobs: Try these low-cost fixes - Gary Shapiro (New York Post; June15, 2011)
Free trade: Trade pacts long overdue - (Jacksonville Times-Union; June 14, 2011)
Florida needs Congress to approve trade pacts - (Sun Sentinel; June 13, 2011)
Pass languishing free trade pacts - (Star Tribune; June 12, 2011)
Guest Blog: Rep. Mike Kelly on the Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement - Rep. Mike Kelly (The Heritage Foundation; June 12, 2011)
Agriculture will be a big winner if Washington OKs new trade agreements - Sam Carney (Des Moinse Register; June10, 2011)
More Trade and More Aid - Matthew J. Slaughter and Robert Z. Lawrence (The New York Times; June 8, 2011)
Reneging on a deal: Expanded trade with Colombia, Panama, South Korea deserves nod in Senate - (Miami Herald; June 8, 2011)
For more-free trade with Korea - (Pioneer Press; June 7, 2011)
It's time to focus on free trade - Nina Easton (CNN Money; June 7, 2011)
Want More Jobs? The Ideas Are Out There - (Investor's Business Daily; June 6, 2011)
Cargill CEO: Move forward on free trade - Greg Page (Star Tribune; June 6, 2011)
F ree the free-trade agreements - (The Washington Post; June 5, 2011)
Free trade: Obama should make pending pacts a priority - Rep. Allen West (Sun Sentinel; June 5, 2011)
Trade Agreements: Don't blink - (Richmond Times Dispatch; June 2, 2011)

May

Trade means jobs for the American beef industry - Rep. Kevin Brady (May 31, 2011; Drover’s Cattle Network)
Pass trade agreements to increase American exports - (May 31, 2011; The Kansas City Star)
Pitching a penny for trade - Ed Gerwin (May 27, 2011; The Hill)
Ties that connect N.C. to East Asia - Fannie Flono (May 27, 2011; Charlotte Observer)
Open markets, new jobs - Scott Brown (May 26, 2011; Worcester Telegram & Gazette)
Pass trade pacts - (May 26, 2011; Deseret News)
Competitor FTAs putting U.S. ag exports at disadvantage? - John Wainio, John Dyck, Mark Gehlhar, Tom Vollrath (May 23, 2011; Southwest Farm Press)
S.C. exports, jobs need trade pacts - David M. Winkles JR. (May 23, 2011; The Post and Courier)
Complaints About North Korean Imports a Smoke Screen for Trade Protectionism - Bruce Klingner (May 23, 2011; The Heritage Foundation)
Congress should vote on free trade agreements that will benefit central Illinois - Philip Nelson (May 21, 2011; PJStar)
Inactivity on trade is leaving U.S. small businesses behind - Rep. Allen West (May 19, 2011; The Daily Caller)
America wins with smart trade policy - John C. Lechleiter (May 18, 2011; The Hill)
Free Trade for Innovation - Gary Shapiro (May 18, 2011; Forbes)
Lack of trade agreements costing South Carolina jobs - David M Winkles, Jr. (May 18, 2011; Southeast Farm Press)
Trade Remains Economic Bright Spot - Susan Corrales (May 18, 2011; CalChamber)
K ORUS won't help North Korea - Bruce Klingner (May 16, 2011; The Hill)
International trade means more jobs for Florida - Charlotte Gallogry (May 15, 2011; Miami Herald)
Agricultural exports play essential role in building strong US economy - Michael Scuse (May 15, 2011; Delware Online)
Trade pacts level field, will jump-start economy - Thomas J. Donohue (May 14, 2011; The Modesto Bee)
FTAs with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama Would Create U.S. Jobs and Exports - Bruce Klingner and James Roberts (May 13, 2011; The Heritage Foundation)
Myths and Facts: Trade Agreements, Deficits, Jobs, and Growth - John Murphy (May 13, 2011; Chamber Post)
Giving U.S. businesses a level playing field will jump-start the economy - Tom Donohue (May 12, 2011; The Bellingham Herald)
The Necessary Pain of Free Trade - Bill Davidow (May 10, 2011; Forbes)
Small firms need new markets - Sam Graves (May 9, 2011; The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Trade agreements vital to Iowa economic growth - Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Bill Northey (May 8, 2011; Globe Gazette)
Inaction on trade pacts hurts economy, trade - Leland Hogan (May 8, 2011; Daily Herald)
Free trade agreements don’t kill jobs - Ryan Young (May 4, 2011; The Daily Caller)
Trade should matter to all farmers, ranchers - Bob Stallman (May 4, 2011; Southeast Farm Press)
U.S. Foods and Beverages Attract Crowds at Korea Trade Show as United States Pushes U.S.-Korea Trade Agreements - Katie Gorscak (May 2, 2011; USDA blog)
Bourbon industry gains from Korean trade deal - Eric Gregory (May 2, 2011; Lexington Herald-Leader)

April

State eager for approval of free trade with S. Korea - Kyung M. Song (April 28, 2011; The Seattle Times)
Sharing the Benefits of KORUS in North Carolina - John Brewer (April 28, 2011; USDA Blog)
Trading With South Korea - Rep. Jim McDermott (April 28, 2011; Huffpost Politics)
South Korea free-trade deal would benefit Colorado - (April 28, 2011; Denverpost)
Pressing Congress for the US-Korea trade pact - Gary Locke (April 27, 2011; 2011)
The Korea, Colombia and Panama trade agreements - Leland Hogan (April 26, 2011; Salt Lake City Deseret News)
In South Korea Free Trade Debate, Kaesong Should Be a Non-Issue - (April 21, 2011; Heritage Foundation)
Consensus bursts out on trade - John Murphy (April 19, 2011; The Hill)
America's Free Trade Moment - Orrin Hatch (April 18, 2011; Foreign Policy)
Approve Korea free trade pact now, or risk losing out to the European Union - (April 18, 2011; SunSentinel)
Congress should stop delaying Korea trade pact - (April 17, 2011; Fresnobee)
Trade pact with Korea will create jobs here - Karen Mills (April 17, 2011; The Sacramento Bee)
South Korea trade deal needs to go forward - (April 15, 2011; Merced Sun Star)
Congress must move on trade pact with Korea - (April 13, 2011; The Sacramento Bee)
An FTA will help both the U.S. and Hawaii - (April 12, 2011)
There's no time to lose on Korea - William Rhodes (April 11, 201; The Hill)
Korea trade agreement good for bourbon and Kentucky - Eric Gregory (April 10, 2011; Courier journal)
Put Small Business in the Game Coach, errr Congress - Steve Lutes (April 6, 2011; Chamberpost)
Guest Contribution: Misconceptions About Trade Agreements - Ed Gerwin and Jon Cowan (April 6, 2011; The Wall Street Journal)
Trade with South Korea good for Iowa - Mitch Malcolm (April 3, 2011; The Gazette)
A Lesson of Import: Two-way trade, not just exports, matters for America - (April 1, 2011; The Wall Street Journal)
US-South Korean Free Trade Agreement Enhances Medical Equipment Competitiveness - (April 1, 2011; Asia Medical eNewsletter)

March

Benefits of Korea trade deal still a coming attraction for Connecticut - Paul Pirrotta (March 28, 2011; Hartford Business)
No more delay on Korean trade pact - (March 22, 2011; Journal Star)
It's Time to Move Ahead on Trade - Sen. Jerry Moran (March 19, 2011; The Wall Street Journal)
Time to act on free trade - (March 14, 2011; Washington Post)
Trade, already! - John Schlageck (March 13, 2011; The Morning Sun)
Stalled trade agreements costs US billions in lost ag trade - (March 8, 2011; The Pratt Tribune)
Trade now: Obama stalls while deals languish (March 7, 2011; News Telegram)
Free trade pacts will benefit Hawaii - Stephen K. Craven, Hawaii Pacific Export Council (March 6, 2011; Honolulu Start Advertiser)
From the President, a Solid Trade Agenda. Now, Let’s See Action - Doug Goudie, NAM (March 3, 2011; Shopfloor)
Silicon Valley innovation helps U.S. grow exports and jobs - Francisco Sanchez, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade (March 2, 2011; San Francisco Chronicle)
GRISWOLD: Trade deals no threat to U.S. sovereignty - Daniel Griswold (March 1, 2011; The Washington Times)

February

U.S. Needs To Seriously Pursue A Free Trade Agenda - Doug Bandow (February 28, 2011, Forbes)
Is Obama Serious About Trade with South Korea? - Patrick Christy, Foreign Policy Initiative (February 25, 2011; Weekly Standard)
How Convincing Is the Case for Free Trade? - Uwe E. Reinhardt (February 18, 2011; The New York Times-Economix)
Better ports, more trade (February 18, 2011; The Charleston Post and Courier)
Catching Up, Getting Ahead - Alan Murray (February 17, 2011; Wall Street Journal)
New world economic order - John J. Metzler (February 16, 2011; The Korea Times)
Our take on: The good fight & Free trade with South Korea (February 16, 2011; The Orlando Sentinel)
Want to boost the U.S. economy? Try a trade stimulus - Myron Brilliant (February 15, 2011; The Bellingham Herald)
A Good Deal: U.S.-Korea free trade pact would promote prosperity and regional stability - Lee-Jay Cho & Bill Sharp (February 14, 2011; Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Recapturing U.S. leadership on trade - Merrill Matthews & Douglas Holtz-Eakin (February 9, 2011; Politico)
Korean free trade pact is a key to increasing U.S. exports - Peter Cleveland (February 5, 2011; San Jose Mercury News)
More Trade Follies (February 4, 2011; The New York Times)
Tennessee jobs and South Korea (February 4, 2011; Chattanooga Times Free Press)

January

A win-win - (January 30, 2011; Savannah Morning News)
A U.S. policy good for New Jersey - Mark Grier (January 27, 2011; Newark Star Ledger)
A quick, easy step toward economic recovery - Michael Holston (January 27, 2011; The Hill)
Congress and Obama: Good prospects for U.S. trade in 2011 - Michael R. Czinkota & Charles J. Skuba (January 25, 2011; Bellingham Herald)
Obama's Free Trade Opportunity - Thomas Mack McLarty III & Nelson W. Cunningham (January 24, 2011; The Wall Street Journal)
In jobs-starved America, time for Congress to move on trade pact with South Korea (January 22, 2011; Peoria Journal Star)
Obama: Born-again free-trader - Dean Kleckner (January 21, 2011; The Washington Times)
Free trade with Korea - Sen. John Kerry and Rep. Richard Neal (January 21, 2011; The Washington Times)
Obama and the new Congress: Good prospects for free trade - Michael R. Czinkota and Charles J. Skuba (January 13, 2011; Deseret News)
Korean trade pact is a welcome shot in the arm for U.S. economy - Tom Donohue (January 6, 2011; Multiple publications)

2010

December

One step forward … (December 31, 2010; Chicago Tribune)
Our view on commerce: Trade deal with South Korea deserves rapid ratification (December 26, 2010; USA Today)
S.O.S. -- Showing Our Strength - Amb. Wendy Sherman (December 24, 2010; The Huffington Post)
The Hard Work After START (December 23, 2010; The Washington Post)
A Lame Duck Session with Unexpected Victories (December 23, 2010; The Washington Post)
U.S.-Korean Trade Agreement Could Be Golden Opportunity For Meat & Poultry Processors (December 21, 2010; Cattle Network)
Trade deal would be a boon for Washington (December 20, 2010; Daily News)
Guest Contribution: 5 Reasons America Needs Korea Free Trade Deal - Edward F. Gerwin (December 16, 2010; The Wall Street Journal)
Free trade agreements good for local company - Leon Trammell (December 16, 2010; Wichita Eagle)
Korea free-trade deal will help U.S. and Ohio (December 15, 2010; Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Get behind Obama trade deal (December 15, 2010; Wisconsin State Journal)
Good trade deal (December 13, 2010; Toledo Blade)
Trading deadline – Obama can score big on Korea deal (December 13, 2010; News Telegram)
Trade with Korea – Pact would bring benefits to Texas (December 12, 2010; Houston Chronicle)
Devry Boughner: Free trade -- We'd better get at it. The rest of the world won't wait. - Devry Boughner (December 11, 2010; St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Korean trade pact merits broad support (December 12, 2010; San Antonio Express-News)
December 12, 2010
Pact to boost business ties with Korea would help Hawaii (December 11, 2010; Honolulu Star Advertiser)
South Korea trade pact: Good for economy (Jacksonville News; December 8, 2010)
A deal worth waiting for (December 7, 2010; Boston Globe)
South Korea trade pact: US beachhead for pacts with Japan, China (December 6, 2010; Christian Science Monitor)
South Korea opens for business (December 6, 2010; Seattle Times)
Vital progress on free trade (December 6, 2010; Kansas City Star)
Insourcing: The Secret To Job Growth - Robert M. Kimmitt and Matthew J. Slaughter (December 6, 2010; The Wall Street Journal)

November

Free Trade Deal With South Korea Will Boost Prosperity And Security - Doug Bandow (November 23, 2010; Investor's Business Daily)
Mr. Obama's Korea Trade Deal Setback (November 17, 2010; Washington Post)
G-20 Lesson: Why the U.S. Must Lead by Example (November 17, 2010; TIME)
For Obama, a global rebuke (November 16, 2010; Denver Post)
Trade With Asia Means Jobs for America - Tom Donohue (November 16, 2010; The Examiner)
GRISWOLD: Obama's economic policies unpopular abroad, too (November 16, 2010; The Washington Times)
Time for free-trade pact with South Korea - (November 11, 2010; San Francisco Chronicle)
South Korea Is a Start (November 7, 2010; The New York Times)
A time for free trade (November 7, 2010; The Washington Post)
Obama Must Prove He Means Business (November 7, 2010; Star Tribune)
Exporting Our Way to Stability - President Barack Obama (November 5, 2010; The New York Times)
Get New Deals Done - Carol Keiser (November 3, 2010; The Washington Times)
With Election Day Past, Now Act on Manufacturing Strategy - John Engler (November 3, 2010; The Hill)

October

Congress Must Act on Free Trade (October 28, 2010; San Antonio Express-News)
South Korea Free Trade Agreement key to prosperity and security - Doug Bandow (October 19, 2010; The Daily Caller)
N.C. firms would profit from free trade pact with South Korea (October 8, 2010; Charlotte Observer)

September

AMI Guest Editorial: Free Trade Agreements Will Help Create New Jobs At Home (September 23, 2010; American Meat Institute)
Pass free trade agreements now - Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN.) and Rep. Walt Minnick (D-ID) (September 22, 2010; The Hill)
Help Approve U.S. - Korea Free Trade Agreement - Gary Toebben (September 16, 2010; FOXBusiness)
A Cleveland To-Do List for President Obama (September 8, 2010; Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Free Trade Agreements: What's Not to Like? - Cameron Willard (September 7, 2010:The Christian Science Monitor)
The State Department’s Jobs Agenda (September 6, 2010; Huffington Post)
Without Trade Pact, U.S. Forfeits Korean Market (September 5, 2010; The News Tribune)
The U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Must Move Forward (September 2, 2010; Truth about Trade and Technology)

August

Trade Agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea: What Are We Waiting For? (August 31, 2010; National Center for Policy Analysis)
A plan for jobs - John J. Hopkins (August 27, 2010;The Tonawanda News)
Korean Trade Pact is Good for Lansing Area (August 19, 2010; Lansing State Journal)
Grow jobs and shrink government (August 18, 2010; The Boston Times)
Free Trade, Now (August 12, 2010; L.A. Times)
Freeing Up Trade (August 11, 2010; Investor’s Business Daily)
Obama needs to go further on trade - Peter M. Robinson (August 10, 2010; The Hill)

July

We Need a Grand-Slam Trade Agenda (July 30, 2010; Truth About Trade & Technology)
Three Key Ways to Drive Job Growth (July 30, 2010; U.S. News & World Report)
The Foreign Investment Solution for American Jobs (July 27, 2010; Wall Street Journal)
Hope for Obama's "Summer of Jobs" - Susan Segal, President, Americas Society and Council of the Americas (July 22, 2010; The Huffington Post)
South Korea On The Global Stage - Evan A. Feigenbaum (July 18, 2010; Forbes)
South Korea free-trade deal pushed - (July 17, 2010; The Charlotte Observer)
U.S. Should Get Off its Duff on Trade (July 15, 2010; Fortune)
Time to change course on the US economy - Tom Donohue (July 14, 2010; The Hill)
Rep. Wally Herger: It's time for Congress to act on free trade agreements - Rep. Wally Herger (R-CA) (July 14, 2010; California Farm Bureau Federation)
Trade Pacts Help Recovery (July 12, 2010; The Advocate: Baton Rouge, LA)
FTA is a shield against a double dip: The U.S. and Korea need to sign a trade pact before a second crisis hits (July 12, 2010; JoongAng Daily)
The World Isn't Waiting on Free Trade (July 12, 2010; Wall Street Journal)
Obama Touts Free Trade to the Wrong Audience (July 11, 2010; San Antonio Express News)
Exports Create Jobs, Trade Wars Lose Jobs (July 10, 2010; The Green Summit Dispatch)
Enough Talking: On Korean Free Trade, Time to Act (July 9, 2010; Telegram: Worcester, MA)
Free-trade agreements help create local jobs (July 8, 2010; The Wichita Eagle, Kansas)
Waiting for a Trade Policy (July 5, 2010; New York Times)
5 Ways Congress Can Bolster Growth (July 6, 2010; New York Times)
U.S.-Korea Trade, the Next Phase Toward More Jobs, Exports (July 2, 2010; National Association of Manufacturers)
The Obama Trade Games (July 2, 2010; Wall Street Journal)

June

Don't Leave Us Hanging (June 29, 2010; Joongang Daily)
Smart Trade (June 28, 2010; Washington Post)
Korean Trade Epiphany (June 28, 2010; Wall Street Journal)
U.S.-S. Korea relationship version 3.0 - William S. Cohen (June 27, 2010)
U.S. Needs to Push Forward on Free Trade (June 17, 2010; San Francisco Chronicle)
Free Trade Agreements Key To Doubling Exports-Senator Mike Johanns (NE) (June 17, 2010; DTN/Progressive Farmer)
Congress Needs to “Get Off Its Duff” (June 16, 2010; Pork News)
Getting our economy back to work via free trade (June 10, 2010; Naperville Sun)
Pending Trade Agreements = Pending Jobs (June 8, 2010; The ChamberPost)
Time to approve trade agreement with S. Korea (June 4, 2010; San Antonio Express-News)
Less talk, more action (June 4, 2010; Washington Times)

May

How to Handle North Korea: Pass the South Korea free trade agreement and give up on negotiating with Kim Jong Il (May 28, 2010; Wall Street Journal)
Florida Chamber urges new exports policy (May 20, 2010; The Miami Herald)
Sign 3 trade agreements (May 19, 2010; The Miami Herald)
Yes, Free Trade Has Its Deadlines (May 14, 2010; Investor's Business Daily)
From Sen. Kerry, a welcome plea for free trade with South Korea (May 14, 2010; Washington Post)

April

What's So Wrong With Free Trade Anyways? (April 28, 2010; Liberty Juice)
Editorial: Korean Free Trade (April 27, 2010; WSFN 12 News, Montgomery, AL)
Korea's FTA with China (April 22, 2010; Korea Herald)
Free Trade Pacts Have Been Good for U.S. (April 19, 2010; The Hill)
The Future of U.S.-Korea Trade (April 16, 2010; Joongang Daily)
U.S. FTA a bold but vital step (April 16, 2010; Joongang Daily)
Will the U.S. commit to free trade with South Korea? (April 12, 2010; Washington Post)
On Trade, It's Put Up or Shut Up (April 5, 2010; The Daily Caller)
Obama Needs to Take On Labor Allies in Trade Fight (April 5, 2010; Bloomberg)
Trade Agreements Must See the Light of Day (April 1, 2010; McCook Daily Gazette; Nebraska)

March

Trade Time is Now (March 19, 2010; Washington Times)
Agreements Promise Boon for Agriculture (March 18, 2010; The Hill)
Free Trade Equals Free Jobs (March 16, 2010; The Daily Caller)
Obama's Export Agenda and Korean Cars (March 14, 2010; Wall Street Journal Asia)
Free Trade, Not Talk (March 11, 2010; Investor's Business Daily)
Trading Up (March 4, 2010; Forbes)

February

Mr. President, Enact This Trade Deal (Feb 18, 2010; Wall Street Journal Asia)
Time to Trade (Feb 8, 2010; Washington Post)
Free Trade Finally Getting Due Attention from Obama (Feb 5, 2010; LA Times)
Gresser: A Trade Agenda for 2010 (Feb 5, 2010; Roll Call)
South Sound Companies Need to Look Overseas (Feb 5, 2010; News Tribune-Seattle/Tacoma)
How Best to Boost U.S. Exports (Feb 3, 2010; Washington Post)
How to Destroy American Jobs (Feb 3, 2010; Wall Street Journal)
Where is America in Asia's Future? (Feb 3, 2010; The American)

January

Our Views: Boost trade with partners (Jan 30, 2010; The Advocate-Baton Rouge)
Spur Economy by Opening Trade with S. Korea (Jan 22, 2010; East Valley Tribune-Phoenix)
A Little 'Pro-trade' Will Go a Long Way (Jan 20, 2010; Foreign Policy)

2009

Korea Trade Agreement Would be a Good Start to the Creation of Jobs (Dec 13, 2009; DesMoines Register)
If This Happens, Score One for Obama (Nov 19, 2009; Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ratify Korea Trade Pact (Nov 17, 2009; Seattle Times)
Guns & Butter (Nov 16, 2009; The National Interest)
Deal With It (Nov 13, 2009; Washington Post)
America Leaves Itself Behind (Nov 11, 2009; Wall Street Journal)
A Trade Agenda for APEC: Does Obama Have One? (Nov 10, 2009; Wall Street Journal)
Don't Discount Trade in Economic Recovery (Sep 25, 2009; Chicago Tribune)
Free Trade Opportunity (Jun 16, 2009; Washington Times)
ATR Urges President Obama to Move Forward with US-Korea FTA (Jun 16, 2009; Americans for Tax Reform)
5 Opportunities Obama Should Sieze Right Now (May 4, 2009; Foreign Policy)
Korea and America Need Trade: The FTA is too Good to Pass Up (May 1, 2009; Wall Street Journal Asia)
An Economic Retreat from East Asia (Apr 27, 2009; The American Spectator)
The Competitive Edge--The Trillion-Dollar Club and the Health of U.S. Manufacturing (Apr 15, 2009; Industry Week)
Supervisors Will Want South Korea as a Trading Partner (Apr 7, 2009; Desert Sun Wire Services)
A Seoul Warning: The EU-South Korea FTA Shows the Cost of Protectionism (Mar 27, 2009; Wall Street Journal Asia)
PRICE: Trade Leadership Starts at Home (Mar 11, 2009; Washington Times)
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Can Set Stage for Stronger Economic Recovery (Mar 6, 2009; Seattle Times)
America's Future is Tied to Asia's (Jan 21, 2009; AEI)

2008

S. Korea Submits U.S. FTA Bill for Parliamentary Ratification (Oct 6, 2008; Yonhap News)
Bruins: Congress Should Pass Free Trade Agreements (Sept 22, 2008; Wisconsin Ag Connection)
Congress Urged to Boost Economy via Trade Pacts (Sept 10, 2008; Washington Post)
Drive a 'Steak' Through the Heart of Protectionism (Sept 5, 2008; Truth about Trade and Technology)
U.S. Needs Trade Agreement with South Korea (Sept 4, 2008; St. Helena Star)
Free Trade Foes Take Aim at Wrong Target (Jul 22, 2008; IndustryWeek)
Seoul's Beef Beef (Jun 14, 2008; Washington Post Editorial)
Where's the Beef? (Apr 21, 2008; Wall Street Journal)
Good News On Trade With South Korea (Apr 19, 2008; Washington Times)
Korean Trade Deals Works for the State (Apr 19, 2008; Seattle Times)
Seoul Snub (February 19, 2008; The Wall Street Journal Asia)
Free trade unbound (Interview with USTR Susan Schwab on open markets) (Jan 16, 2008; Los Angeles Times)

2007

Dallas-Forth Worth Trade with S. Korea at $6 Billion (Dec 21, 2007; Dallas Business Journal)
Better deal on trade (Nov 21, 2007; The Florida Times-Union)
South Korean company would boost city as a global port (Nov 17, 2007; The Florida Times-Union)
Mid-South can't afford to lose S. Korea market (Nov 16, 2007; The Commercial Appeal)
Proponents of Korea-U.S. Free Trade pact pitch benefits to Memphis businesses (Nov 9, 2007; Memphis Business Journal)
Editorial: A free trade retreat poses danger to U.S. (Oct 13, 2007; San Antonio Express-News)
S. Korea trade pact should be approved (Oct 1, 2007; Snohomish County Business Journal)
Securing the Future (Sept 27, 2007; New York Sun)
Progress on Trade? (Sept 24, 2007; The Washington Post)
Washington a Winner in Korean Trade Deal (Sept 19, 2007; Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Free Trade Angst (Sept 11, 2007; Wall Street Journal)
Do not let Detroit derail this fair trade agreement, Bruce Klingner (Sept 8, 2007; The Heritage Foundation)
Free trade is not a zero-sum game (Sept 2, 2007; The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Korean Ambassador Urges Support for Free Trade Agreement (Aug 29, 2007; California Chamber of Commerce)
The Doors to South Korea (Aug 28, 2007; San Francisco Chronicle)
How Free Trade Boosts Illinois (August 25, 2007; Chicago Tribune)
Approve Trade Deals Around the Pacific (Aug 15, 2007; Seattle Times)
Congress Should OK Trade Pact with S. Korea (Aug 14, 2007; San Jose Mercury News)
Envoys Approve Free Trade With Korea (Aug 13, 2007; Orlando Sentinel)
Trading without America (August 8, 2007; Truth about Trade & Technology)
Free Trade is Not a Zero-Sum Game (Aug 2, 2007; International Herald Tribune)
Help Iowa: Pass New S. Korea Trade Pact (August 1, 2007; Des Moines Register)
Trade Boosts N.C Hog Profits; When Congress Approves Free Trade Deals, N.C. Pork Industry Will Profit (July 22, 2007; The Charlotte Observer)
A Good, if Not Great, Deal (Jul 11, 2007; New York Times)
Same Old Protectionism (Jul 6, 2007; The Washington Post)
Stop Dawdling on S. Korean Trade (Jul 4, 2007; The Kansas City Star)
U.S. Chamber Leader Urges Congress to Ratify FTA Soon (May 16, 2007; Korea Times)
A Vital U.S.-S. Korea Trade Pact (May 3, 2007; Seattle Times)
U.S.-South Korea FTA: A Tipping Point? (Apr 13, 2007; American Enterprise Institute)
S. Korea Trade Pact Could Make World of Difference (April 11, 2007; St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Pass the U.S.-Korea Trade Pact (Apr 10, 2007; Washington Times)
Trade pact with Korea could enrich Wisconsin (Apr 10, 2007; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
S.A. should push for passage of U.S.-South Korean trade pact (Apr 10, 2007; San Antonio Express News)
Don't Snub Jobs in South Korea Trade Deal (Apr 9, 2007; Detroit News)
Free Trade Agreement with South Korea Will Be Good for U.S.; Free Trade Agreement with South Korea Will Be Good for U.S. (April 9, 2007; Columbus Dispatch)
Give the green light, Our position (Apr 8, 2007; Orlando Sentinel)
Tout Seoul (Apr 5, 2007; American.com)
... and an opportunity (Apr 5, 2007; San Francisco Chronicle)
Trading Up (Apr 4, 2007; Los Angeles Times)
Trading up with South Korea ( Apr 4, 2007; Christian Science Monitor)
Don't scuttle trade deal with Korea (Apr 3, 2007; Rocky Mountain News)
U.S.-South Korea FTA: A Defining Moment (Apr 2, 2007; Heritage Foundation)

2006

Trade Deals We Need To Close (Mar 9, 2006; Washington Post)
U.S.-South Korea trade ties (Feb 19, 2006; Washington Times)
An Alliance Reinventing Itself for the 21st Century (Feb 15,2 006; Korea Herald)
A trade deal with Seoul should be a priority for Washington (Jan 9, 2006; Financial Times)

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