The Philippines is requesting a reduction in banana tariffs in Japan as it prepares to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

2026-01-30 00:00

The Philippine government is currently in talks to lower tariffs on banana exports to Japan as a temporary solution while also working towards potentially securing duty-free access through future membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. This information was shared by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel.

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