the protection of local farmers

Third is the need to balance demands to buy more U.S. agriculture with the protection of local farmers. The U.S. sells more agricultural goods to the Philippines than the other way around. The country is the biggest buyer of American pork and wheat in ASEAN. In contrast, Philippine bananas and pineapples face distance disadvantages relative to their Latin American rivals in the U.S. market, although there is an opportunity for coconuts. In fact, China, not the U.S., is the biggest market for Philippine tropical fruit exports. Agriculture is high on Marcos’ agenda, having initially served as concurrent Agriculture Secretary for 11 months before appointing a businessman to head the key Department. หนังใหม่2025