PH Seeks Duty-Free Banana Exports to Japan Amid JPEPA Review
The Philippines is pushing Japan for zero tariffs on banana exports, a move that could significantly boost the country's dominant share in the Japanese market, which already accounts for about 80% of imports. Trade Secretary Cristina Roque expressed the goal of duty-free access, with negotiations ongoing for a revised Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA).
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