USMEF seeks tariff reductions for U.S. pork exports to the Philippines

USMEF seeks tariff reductions for U.S. pork exports to the Philippines

The US Meat Export Federation is seeking long-term tariff relief for U.S. pork in the Philippines. 

Temporary tariff reductions (from 30% to 15% for in-quota imports and 40% to 25% for out-of-quota imports) were implemented in 2021 to help alleviate supply constraints and lessen the impact of African swine fever. 

Erin Borror, vice president of economic analysis for USMEF says long-term adoption of the tariff reductions would benefit Philippine consumers.  “African swine fever is also still spreading in the Philippines,” she says. 

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