Philippines, US to Revive Rice Trade with 100,000 MT Deal
Philippine rice industry stakeholders have agreed to import US-grown rice starting in 2027, with an initial volume of 100,000 metric tons. This marks a revival of large-scale rice trade with the US, diversifying supply sources beyond traditional neighbors like Vietnam and Thailand.
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