Hoyer Statement on U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after an agreement was announced on changes to the free trade agreement between the U.S. and South Korea:

“I’m pleased to hear the Obama Administration’s announcement that it has reached a deal on the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement. This is an important step forward to expand the reach of American exports, which will help create more American jobs. It also helps strengthen our ties to a dependable democratic ally that fosters prosperity and stability in Asia and enhances our economic and national security. The FTA also includes important changes to ensure that workers’ rights and the environment are protected.

“I especially want to thank U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and Ways and Means Chairman Sander Levin for their work to advance this FTA. I look forward to working with them to resolve outstanding issues with the Panama and Colombia Free Trade Agreements so we can advance them as well.”