PH trade gap widens further in January 0 SHARES Share it! As a result, the balance of trade stood at a $3.32-billion deficit in January, higher than the $2.47 billion gap in the same period last year. Amid widening trade gap, the National Economic Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the government needs to build the country’s agribusiness sector to push stronger exports industry. However, it is essential for the national government to continue on its initiatives to support exports growth,” Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia said. Tags: agribusiness sector, electronic products, growth trajectory, imported goods, merchandise exports, National Economic Economic and Development Authority, PH trade gap widens further in January, Philippine Statistics Authority, trade deficit

Source: Manila Bulletin March 10, 2018 00:56 UTC