Press Releases and Statements

Coalition Statements

  1. Coalition Applauds Obama’s Commitment to Move Forward on KORUS (Coalition Press Release; June 28, 2010)
  2. Coalition Applauds President's Commitment to Double Exports and Deepen Trade Ties with Korea (Coalition Press Release; Jan. 28, 2010)
  3. Nebraska Cattlemen Pushing for National Effort to Promote Passage of the U.S.-Korea FTA (Jan. 22, 2010)
  4. Coalition Welcomes President Obama's Commitment on U.S.-Korea FTA (Coalition Press Release, Nov. 20, 2009)
  5. Coalition Statement on Conclusion of EU-Korea FTA (Coalition Press Release; July 14, 2009)
  6. One Year Later: Korea FTA Still Not Approved (Coalition Press Release; June 30, 2008)
  7. Coalition Welcomes Breakthrough on Full Reopening of Korea's Market to U.S. Beef (Coalition Press Release; April 18, 2008)
  8. Coalition Welcomes Korean President to Washington (Apr. 18, 2008)
  9. Coalition Welcomes President's Commitment to Work with Congress to Approve U.S.-Korea FTA (Coalition Press Release; Jan 29, 2008)
  10. Coalition Welcomes USITC Findings on Potential Economic Benefits of U.S.-Korea FTA (Coalition Press Release; Sept 20, 2007)

Coalition Member Statements

  1. Chamber Submission for Federal Register Notice to Inform Development of National Export Initiative Plan (U.S. Chamber of Commerce, July 26, 2010)
  2. Doubling Exports in Five Years: How We Do It (AFBF, CSI, and NAM; July 26, 2010)
  3. Statement by the Coalition of Service Industries on Request for Public Comment To Inform Development of National Export Initiative Plan (CSI; July 26, 2010)
  4. Free Trade Agreements: Potential Revenue and Jobs for America’s Meat and Poultry Industry (American Meat Institute, June 15, 2010)
  5. ACE Comments on U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (ACE; June 28, 2010)
  6. ACLI Statement On President Obama's Renewed Commitment To KORUS (American Council of Life Insurers; June 28, 2010)
  7. AIA Supports Administration's Efforts to Achieve KORUS Agreement (American Insurance Association; June 28, 2010)
  8. ASA Supports Administration's Commitment to Free Trade Agreement With South Korea (American Soybean Association; June 28, 2010)
  9. Business Roundtable Statement on South Korea FTA (Business Roundtable; June 26, 2010)
  10. Cat backs Korea pledge: Owens urging Obama to complete free-trade pacts (Caterpillar; June 28, 2010)
  11. CEOs of Boeing, Xerox Pledge Support to Obama for Passage of Korea-US Free Trade Agreement (Boeing, Xerox; June 29, 2010)
  12. Statement from Chevron Corp. Executive Vice President Mike Wirth on Korean-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (Chevron)
  13. Statement from Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit on Korean-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (Citigroup; June 26, 2010)
  14. Citigroup and FedEx statements in Bloomberg Businessweek article (Citigroup, FedEx; June 26, 2010)
  15. CSI Statement on President's Announcement to Move Forward with KORUS Agreement (Coalition of Service Industries; June 27, 2010)
  16. ECAT Applauds President's Decision to Seek Congressional Approval of Korea-U.S. Trade Agreement (Emergency Committee for American Trade; June 28, 2010)
  17. ITI Statement on Obama Plan to Conclude U.S.-South Korea Trade Pact (Information Technology Industry Council; June 26, 2010)
  18. JPMorgan Chase Statement on Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (JPMorgan Chase; June 28, 2010)
  19. NCBA Welcomes President Obama’s Call to Action On U.S.-Korea Trade (National Cattlemen’s Beef Association; June 28, 2010)
  20. NFTC Applauds President Obama’s Commitment to Move KORUS FTA Forward (National Foreign Trade Council; June 28, 2010)
  21. NPC Welcomes Obama's Initiative On Korea FTA (NPC; July 1, 2010)
  22. Obama To Push Deal To Finalize Korea Trade Pact (National  Pork Producers Council; June 28, 2010)
  23. Obama to Set November Deadline to Finish South Korea Free-Trade Agreement (Citi, FedEx quoted in Bloomberg; June 26, 2010)
  24. President Names U.S.-Korea Trade Pact as Priority. Good! (National Association of Manufacturers; June 28, 2010)
  25. United Airlines Applauds White House Initiative to Complete Korean-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (UAL; June 28, 2010)
  26. UPS Applauds New Effort to Finalize Korea Trade Deal (UPS; June 28, 2010)
  27. USCIB Applauds President’s Pledge to Move Forward on Korea Free Trade Agreement (US Council for International Business; June 28, 2010)
  28. USKBC Supports Obama’s Timetable for Action on the Korea FTA (U.S.-Korea Business Council; June 28, 2010)
  29. U.S. Chamber Offers Full Support for Administration's Commitment to Act on Korea FTA (U.S. Chamber of Commerce; June 26, 2010)
  30. FTAs: Potential Revenue and Jobs for America’s Meat and Poultry Industry (American Meat Institute, June 15, 2010)
  31. AAFA Applauds Chamber Report Encouraging Passage of Pending FTAs (May 14, 2010)
  32. American Farm Bureau Federation Urges Congressional Leaders to Expedite Passage of Trade Agreements (Jan. 29, 2010)
  33. AMCHAM Korea Statement on President Obama's State of the Union Address (Jan. 29, 2010)
  34. The Stakes for U.S. Engagement in Asia (Remarks by U.S. Chamber President and CEO Dononhue to American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, Nov. 11, 2009)
  35. Coalition of Service Industries Urges President Obama to Use Trip to Strengthen Economic Ties with Asia, Clarify U.S. Trade Objectives in the Region (Nov. 9, 2009)
  36. Korea Demonstrates Trade Leadership (U.S.-Korea Business Council, Sept. 25, 2009)
  37. U.S. Chamber Trade Study: 500,000 American Jobs at Risk (Sept. 15, 2009)
  38. Creating American Jobs Through Global Trade (Remarks by U.S. Chamber President and CEO Donohue to Michigan Chamber, Sept. 15, 2009)
  39. Letter to President Obama from ECAT, NAM, NFTC, USCIB, USCC (Aug. 5, 2009)
  40. The EU Moves - The U.S. Delays (ChamberPost; July 15, 2009)
  41. America's Leading CEOs Release Blueprint for Revitalizing U.S. Trade and Investment Policy (The Business Roundtable; Apr 23, 2009)
  42. Business, Asia, and the New American Government: Challenges and Opportunities (Remarks by U.S. Chamber President and CEO Donohue to American Chamber of Commerce in Korea and Korea FTA Industry Alliance, Jan. 15, 2009)
  43. U.S. Chamber Reinforces Support for Korea FTA in Meeting with Korean Prime Minister (Sept. 24, 2008)
  44. Letter to Kansas Delegation from Kansas Member Companies (Sept. 9, 2008)
  45. NTU Letter to Congress (Sept. 9, 2008)
  46. Alabama Leaders Endorse U.S.-Korea Trade Agreement (Chamber Press Release; Aug 20, 2008)
  47. CA Farm Bureau Supports U.S.-Korea FTA (Apr. 28, 2008
  48. U.S. Chamber: Breakthrough on U.S. Beef Gives New Momentum to Korea FTA (Apr. 18, 2008)
  49. Resolution Urging the United States Congress to Support the KORUS FTA (UNITED STATES FEDERATION OF KOREA VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS; Sept 29, 2007)
  50. Chevron Statement on Pending U.S. FTAs (Aug. 10, 2007)
  51. NEMA Statement on Pending FTAs (Aug. 1, 2007)
  52. NEMA Letter to Congress (July 31, 2007)
  53. Microsoft Letter to Congress (July 25, 2007)
  54. Financial Services Forum Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (July 24, 2007)
  55. American Farm Bureau Letter to U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab (July 11, 2007)
  56. American Farm Bureau Statement on U.S.-Korea FTA (July 11, 2007)
  57. Agriculture Coalition Letter to Congress (July 2, 2007)
  58. American Council of Life Insurers and American Insurance Association Letter to House Speaker Pelosi (June 29, 2007)

Statements by Members of Congress

  1. Key Democratic Senators Support Obama Administration’s Decision To Move Forward On U.S.-Korea Trade (July 20, 2010)
  2. Video: Rep. Paulsen Applauds President Obama's Commitment to Complete U.S.-Korea FTA (Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN); July 19, 2010)
  3. Chairman Tanner, Ranking Member Brady Applaud Bipartisan Korea FTA Working Group (Chairman John Tanner (D-TN) and Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX); June 30, 2010)
  4. Rep. Djou praises Obama on trade (Rep. Charles Djou (R-HI); June 30, 2010)
  5. Obama Must Conduct the KORUS (Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA); June 29, 2010)
  6. Webb Applauds President’s Call for Implementation of U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement by Year’s End (Senator Jim Webb (D-VA); June 28, 2010)
  7. Braley Statement on U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (Rep. Bruce Braley (D-IA); June 28, 2010)
  8. Lincoln Statement on Plans to Complete Korea Free Trade Agreement (Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR); June 28, 2010)
  9. New Dems Encouraged by Pledge to Move Forward with Korea Trade Negotiations (June 28, 2010)
  10. Camp, Brady Statement on President’s Announcement on South Korea Trade Agreement (Ways and Means Ranking Member Dave Camp (R-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX); June 26, 2010)
  11. Free Trade Agreements Key To Doubling Exports - Op-ed by Senator Mike Johanns (June 17, 2010)
  12. Johanns Continues Push For Free Trade Agreements: Wins Support For Trade Amendment (June 9, 2010)
  13. Free Trade Equals Free Jobs - Op-ed by Rep. Aaron Schock (March 16, 2010)
  14. Free Trade Vital to Our Economy - Op-ed by Rep. Henry Cuellar (March 3, 2010)
  15. Cuellar Responds to President Obama's Trade Policy Agenda (Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX); March 1, 2010)
  16. Free Trade Will Boost Jobs - Op-ed by Rep. Aaron Schock (December 3, 2009)

Statements on Top Issues

  1. Statements on Reopening of Korean Market to U.S. Beef (April 2008)
  2. Statements on Release of U.S. ITC Report (Sept 2007)