date:Nov 16, 2018
The Philipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA) has stated that it is in talks with its South Korean buyers to lobby Seoul for reach a bilateral agreement with the Philippines that allows for tax-free banana imports. The current tariffs are 30%.
We only want a level playing field in South Korea, Japan and other markets where our bananas are taxed heavily. We have long been urging our government officials to be more vigorous in seeking fair treatment for our banana exports. But it