The Colombian Agriculture Minister demanded Tuesday that U.S. authorities do not impose "unfair obstructions" on Colombia's meat exports.
Juan Camilo Restrepo Salazar asked on his Twitter feed
that the U.S. recognize Colombian meat as vaccinated and free of
foot-and-mouth disease. He also requested that Colombian exports of meat
and dairy to Korea and Turkey not be limited.
Regarding the upcoming free trade agreement with the U.S., Restrepo
said, "We have to overcome some delays [...] We must seek to maximize
opportunities and mitigate threats."