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flag The Philippines seeks to eliminate Japan’s banana tariff and boost agricultural exports in updated trade talks.

flag The Philippines is seeking to eliminate Japan’s 18% tariff on bananas and improve market access for agricultural exports, including pomelo, as part of updated trade talks under the PJEPA review. flag Japan pledged to review the banana tariff, while the Philippines pushes for duty-free access via the ASEAN CEPT agreement. flag Both nations are expanding cooperation in smart agriculture, pest control, and rice farming technology, with Japan proposing a carbon credit program using Alternate Wetting and Drying methods. flag The Philippines also aims to host a joint agricultural committee meeting in 2025 and participate in Japan’s GREENxEXPO 2027.

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