PHL eyes zero tariffs on some US goods

By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante and  Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporters

THE PHILIPPINES is open to lowering duties on selected imports from the US to zero as part of tariff negotiations with Washington, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said.

When asked whether the government might offer zero tariffs on US goods — similar to Vietnam’s approach, Mr. Recto replied: “Definitely.”