Philippines to Counter US Forced Labor Report, Seeks to Avoid Trade Measures
The Philippine government is preparing to counter a report by the US Trade Representative (USTR) that cited insufficient measures to restrict imports produced with forced labor, emphasizing domestic laws and its stance against such practices. The USTR has indicated the possibility of additional tariffs.
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