Canada opposes Philippine plan to hike tariff on pork jowls
Canada has formally opposed a Philippine government proposal to increase tariffs on imported pork jowls from 10 percent to 25 percent. The Canadian Embassy warns that the reclassification of the product as swine meat would raise retail costs and disrupt the agricultural supply chain.
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This trade dispute highlights the tension between protecting local agricultural production and maintaining affordable food supplies through international imports.
Manila Bulletin - Canada opposes Philippine plan to hike tariff on pork jowls
Canada opposes Philippine plan to hike tariff on pork jowls
The Department of Agriculture’s (DA) push to slap higher tariffs on imported frozen pork jowls is facing opposition from Canada, one of the country’s leading sources of the commodity, as it warned that the move could push up retail costs of key food products.
In a position paper submitted to the Tariff Commission (TC) on Tuesday, Sept. 29, the Canadian Embassy said it is opposing the DA’s proposal to reclassify pork jowls as swine meat, which would enable an increase in tariffs.
Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines David Hartman said the proposed increase in the current 10 percent tariff on frozen pork jowls to up to 25 percent is bound to lead to a “substantial rise” in import costs.
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