Philippine negotiators stress concerns on 'Made in Europe' as trade talks advance
By Cynthia Kroet ( September 3, 2026, 10:37 GMT | Insight) -- Philippine negotiators have raised concerns that the EU’s planned “Made in Europe” preferences could restrict access to its market, even as Brussels seeks greater openness from Manila through an advancing free trade agreement. The lead European Parliament lawmaker monitoring the talks said the Philippines would need to be covered by the EU preference rules if a trade deal is concluded.Philippine negotiators have voiced concerns about Brussels' "Made in Europe" plans as trade talks with the bloc advance, a European Commission official said on Thursday....
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