Kemp: South American trade trip going better than expected

Capitol Beat News Service

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, on a trade mission in South America, reports prospective deals with three Brazilian companies.

Two of the potential deals would benefit rural Georgia, a priority for Kemp's administration.

Despite high tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, Kemp remains optimistic about trade opportunities in the region, particularly with Argentina's improving economy.

ATLANTA - The Georgia delegation on a trade mission to South America this week is working on prospective deals with three companies, Gov. Brian Kemp told Capitol Beat on Wednesday in an exclusive interview from Brazil.

"This trip has exceeded my expectations," Kemp said from São Paulo, where he has spent the first part of the week before heading to Argent