Manila pushes for lower banana tariffs, new fruit access in Japan trade talks

Manila pushes for lower banana tariffs, new fruit access in Japan trade talks

The Philippines is expanding its agricultural trade with Japan as it looks to bolster market access for local fisheries and promote the modernization of the agriculture sector, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the agency is now awaiting pending amendments to the Philippines-Japan memorandum of cooperation (MOC) on agriculture as it aims to strengthen both countries’ agricultural …

Philippines seeks lower Japanese tariffs on banana exports

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the Philippines is seeking lower tariffs on fresh banana exports to Japan as part of ongoing agricultural trade discussions between the two countries. According to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., the issue will form part of discussions during…

DA: PH, JAPAN TO INK AGRICULTURE AGREEMENT

The Philippines and Japan are moving to recalibrate their agricultural partnership, with officials laying the groundwork for key agreements during a high-level meeting, ahead of the scheduled state visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Japan later this month. Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo led officials in a courtesy call on Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to start preparatory discussions for expected deliverables during the…