April trade deficit reached $4.8b as imports outpaced exports
The country’s trade deficit widened by 54.1 percent in April to $4.773 billion from the $3.097-billion gap a year ago, ...
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PH registers trade deficit of $43.13b on faster pace of imports
The Philippines posted a trade deficit of $43.134 billion in 2021, up $18.5 billion from a $24.6-billion gap a year ...
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US, Japan launch talks to resolve steel and aluminum tariffs – official
WASHINGTON—The United States said Friday it had opened talks with Japan aimed at reducing US tariffs on steel and aluminum ...
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Economists become more bullish on Q3 performance
Private economists see a brighter outlook for the economy based on the latest data showing improved performance in manufacturing, employment, ...
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Increased exports and imports point to recovery – DOF
The increased merchandise trade figures show the economy is on its way to recovery from the devastating impact of the ...
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US bars imports of glove products from Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR—The United States has barred imports from a Malaysian latex glove maker over alleged labor abuses, the latest firm ...
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Trade deficit widened in August as imports topped $10b
The country’s trade deficit widened to $3.58 billion in August as merchandise imports jumped 30.8 percent to $10.04 billion from ...
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China trade surged in August on improved overseas demand
Beijing—China’s exports and imports enjoyed forecast-beating growth in August, with data on Tuesday showing overseas demand for cars, electronics and ...
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Fewer ship calls in PH to trim exports, imports
The Philippine Exporters Confederation warned over the weekend about the declining numbers of ship calls to the Philippines, saying these ...
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April exports, imports surged on trade revival
Exports and imports jumped 72.1 percent and 140.9 percent, respectively, in April as global trade reopens amid the rollout of ...
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