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In a related development, chances grew dim for Philippine tuna exporters hoping to get included in the US Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) list this year. The inclusion in the GSP list of commodities that are going to enjoy lower tariffs is supposed to be in exchange for the country’s support to President George Bush’s war against terrorism.


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Seeking a meeting with Philippine representatives, Chairi said the Indonesian government "considers this commitment to the WTO agreement to be of particular importance in that the Republic Act (RA) 8800 is not in full compliance with the WTO agreement."


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Ecuador flower growers in Snowden shock

By Michael Weissenstein | July 1, 2013 - 7:12am

PIFO — Gino Descalzi used to fret about things like aphids, mildew and the high cost of shipping millions of roses a year from Ecuador to florists in the United States.

World

Flowers, vegetables could affect Snowden's fate

By Gonzalo Solano and Michael Weissenstein | June 26, 2013 - 5:27pm

With Edward Snowden stuck in Moscow and Washington pushing hard for his return, many Ecuadoreans began realizing Tuesday that this small country's deep economic ties with the U.S. could make it...

World

RP’s tuna exports face tougher competition in US, EU markets

By Rocel Felix | September 7, 2005 - 12:00am

The local tuna industry faces tougher competition with major markets like the European Union (EU) and the United States favoring tuna suppliers from Central America, the Caribbean and Andean countries. Moreover,...

Business

RP bid to push tuna exports to EU faces hurdle

By Rocel Felix | January 27, 2003 - 12:00am

The country’s efforts to gain greater market access in the European Union (EU) for its canned tuna faces an uphill climb with the continued resistance of several EU countries. In a related development, chances...

Business

US solons protect RP’s interest in tuna issue

By Marianne V. Go | June 8, 2002 - 12:00am

Several American senators are trying to ensure that the Philippines will not be adversely affected by the passage of the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) which would allow tuna shipments from several South American...

Business

Indonesia accuses RP of violating spirit of WTO

By Ted P. Torres | May 6, 2002 - 12:00am

Indonesia has accused the Philippines of violating the spirit of the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement. In a letter to the Tariff Commission, Indonesian director of trade defense Bachrul Chairi said the Philippines...

Business