Philippines Halts Pork Imports for 60 Days to Aid Local Industry
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture has announced a 60-day suspension of pork imports to protect the domestic hog industry, which has suffered significant losses due to factors including African Swine Fever. Industry groups are also calling for higher import tariffs.
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