MANILA, Philippines – Sugar industry stakeholders are seeking to exclude sugar from the concessions that the Philippines will offer to the European Union under a prospective free trade agreement (FTA).
The Confederation of Sugar Producers Association (Confed) and the Philippine Sugar Millers Association (PSMA) made the appeal during a virtual Tariff Commission hearing on Tuesday.
They emphasized the importance of protecting the sugar sector amid the ongoing trade negotiations, citing concerns over the potential impact on local producers.
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