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Pork Prices Remain High Despite Tariff Cuts, Local Farmers Suffer
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Pork Prices Remain High Despite Tariff Cuts, Local Farmers Suffer

Despite reduced tariffs on imported pork and falling hog prices, retail pork prices in the Philippines remain elevated. The Department of Agriculture notes a widening gap between retail and farm-gate prices, impacting both consumers and local hog raisers.

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