PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently called for a resumption of negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, and it is encouraging that support for the idea has been virtually unanimous. The Philippines already enjoys substantial trade privileges with the 27-member EU, but with the expiration of those quickly approaching, an FTA is vital for expanding Philippine exports and maintaining our economic growth momentum.

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