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US questions RP liquor taxes

Source: Business World

Manila : Philippines | 2 months ago

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United States joining the European Union in raising the issue at the World Trade Organization (WTO). Washington has requested to join talks earlier sought by the 27-member European bloc to settle complaints that local duties violate free trade rules, documents filed with the WTO show.

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