PH, EFTA expected to sign free trade deal before June

February 28, 2016

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is optimistic that the Philippines-European Free Trade Association (PH-EFTA) Free Trade Agreement will be sealed before June 2016. The fifth round of Philippine negotiations with EFTA member economies ? Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Iceland – was concluded earlier this month, DTI Undersecretary for Industry Development Ceferino S. Rodolfo said in a statement.

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Topics: TARIFF LIBERALIZATION MARKET ACCESS

Regions: ICELAND LIECHTENSTEIN NORWAY PHILIPPINES SWITZERLAND SOUTHEAST ASIA EUROPE

Authors: THE MANILA TIMES

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