FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen inside the Manila South Harbor, metro Manila February 15, 2016. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines will begin negotiations on a free trade agreement with the United States in September, its ambassador to Washington said on Thursday, in a bid to expand market access for its agricultural products.
Jose Manuel Romualdez told reporters the first round of talks will be held in Washington and would likely focus on labour, intellectual property and agriculture as Manila looks to boost exports to foreign markets.
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