Ron Wyden: Says Oregon canned blueberries will be cheaper in South Korea thanks to a trade agreement.

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The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Will free trade deal drop the price of Oregon canned blueberries in South Korea?

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden held up a can of Oregon Fruit Products blueberries at the Oregon Business Summit last week as an example of the state’s market expansion abroad. The berries are picked in the Willamette Valley, packed in light syrup and, according to Wyden, will be less costly for South Koreans thanks to a recent trade agreement. "Because of the Korean free trade agreement, South Koreans who want Oregon blueberries are gonna see their prices go down because we will be getting rid of a 45 percent tariff on this Oregon product," he said. ... >> More

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