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    Canada to file WTO claim against Trump tariffs

    Canada to challenge Trump's tariffs at the WTO and seek redress under a regional trade deal. Ottawa plans counter tariffs on US goods worth Can$30 billion…

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  2. (FILE PHOTO) A meat vendor chops a pork belly upon order on 18 August, 2024. The spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Philippines has led to panic among hog raisers, prompting some to sell infected pigs to traders, further worsening the situation. The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has intercepted several trucks carrying pigs from ASF-hit areas, and the Department of Agriculture (DA) suspects that these traders are a major source of the virus's spread. The government is set to start vaccinating pigs soon to control the outbreak, though concerns remain about the limited availability and effectiveness of vaccines. If the situation deteriorates, the government may consider importing pigs to address potential shortages.

    Record-high meat imports loom

    The Philippines sees a surge in meat imports, surpassing 1.3 million metric tons from January to November. Learn how the country is relying on international…

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