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Dee, who was part of an exploratory mission that visited the United States last month for possible talks on a bilateral garments agreement, reported that the Philippine team led by Senior Trade Undersecretary Thomas G. Aquino met with several high-ranking US officials.


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                    [Summary] => Japan wants  the government to immediately reduce to zero tariffs on automotive exports to the Philippines  once the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) takes effect.


But Trade and Industry Secretary Peter B. Favila said yesterday the Philippines is only willing to effect a phased tariff reduction over a five-year period.


"The automotive issue is one of four issues holding up the completion of the JPEPA," Favila said.


The three other thorny issues are the movement of natural persons, trade in goods and trade in services.


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SENIOR TRADE UNDERSECRETARY THOMAS G

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"The automotive issue is one of four issues holding up the completion of the JPEPA," Favila said.


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US wants thorough FTA with RP

By Marianne V. Go | March 16, 2006 - 12:00am

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) president and concurrent Confederation of Garments Exporters (CONGEP) chairman Donald Dee said yesterday that the United States prefers a comprehensive Free...

Business

Japan wants zero tariff on automotive exports to RP

By Marianne V. Go | July 29, 2005 - 12:00am

Japan wants the government to immediately reduce to zero tariffs on automotive exports to the Philippines once the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) takes effect. But Trade and Industry...

Business