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Trade and Industry Secretary Cesar V. Purisima said yesterday that "President Arroyo has expressed her desire   for a speedy conclusion of the JPEPA negotiations."


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In a statement released by  the American embassy in Manila, US Trade Representative Robert Zoellick said the progress on agriculture trade reform requires that all WTO members to agree to eliminate exports subsidies, including export credits, end state-trading monopolies and discipline food aid in a way that still enables  countries to meet vital humanitarian needs.


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RP to push for uniform tariff cuts with Japan

By Rocel Felix | August 25, 2004 - 12:00am

The Philippines will continue to push for a uniform tariff reduction program for agricultural and industrial products when it resumes its bilateral free trade talks with Japan next month. "Hopefully, we could...

Business

RP keen on trade deal with Japan

By Marianne V. Go | July 17, 2004 - 12:00am

The Philippines is still keen on moving "full steam ahead" on the proposed Philippine-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) despite Japan’s refusal to budge from its hardline stance, insisting...

Business

US confident WTO talks will resume in July

May 29, 2004 - 12:00am

The US is confident that the stalled World Trade Organization (WTO) talks will resume in July, as member-countries are exerting more efforts to iron out their differences regarding export subsidies. In a statement...

Business