Group rejects lower corn tariffs, more imports

By Eireene Jairee Gomez

Mar 24, 2022 12:02 am

FILIPINO corn producers are opposing the proposed reduction in corn tariffs and an increase in the volume of imports, citing their negative impact on the local industry.

In a letter dated March 16, 2022 to the Tariff Commission, the Philippine Maize Federation Inc. (PhilMaize) said the corn industry is already at its worst state with the existing Most Favored Nation Tariff Structure.

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