Philippines Proposes Tariff Hike Amid Widening Pork Price Gap
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture has proposed raising pork import tariffs to Congress, citing a widening gap between farmgate and retail prices that threatens local hog raisers. The price difference has grown 38% since 2021, impacting farmers' viability.
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