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During a press briefing in Malacanang, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA) Frederick Go clarified that it is not the Philippines who will bear the cost of the tariffs imposed by the United States, but the American consumers. He explained that when tariffs are applied, the additional cost is usually passed on to the buyers. In this case, it will be the consumers in the U.S. who will pay more, not Filipino exporters. He also emphasized that the reduction of tariffs to 19% is a significant development for the Philippines. This rate is now the second lowest in Southeast Asia. According to Go, this makes the country more attractive to foreign investors. It could encourage them to set up operations here and export their products globally.

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You’re the man With a dramatic gesture, US President Donald Trump emphasizes a point as he welcomes President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House on Tuesday. The two leaders met to discuss trade imbalances and regional security, following a deal that leaves the Philippines facing a steep 19-percent tariff on exports to the US.

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CAST members of Joseph the Dreamer reflect on faith, family, and personal growth as they bring the timeless biblical story to life on stage.

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(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on 4 April 2025 shows, L-R, US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping. The world's second largest economy, China, appeared at the top of the tariffs list that Trump held up at the podium on 3 April, with the president claiming that total tariffs on US goods charged by Beijing -- with currency manipulation factored in -- amounted to 67 percent. China announced 34 percent tariffs on US imports on 4 April, the first major economy to fire back against President Donald Trump's swinging new levies in an escalating global trade war that sent markets deep into the red.

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