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The Philippines plays a pivotal role in that strategy, but its leadership continues to undervalue its importance, or it simply does not know how to leverage it.
Ricky Rionda · · 3 min read
If the United States imposes restrictions on goods or services from another country, such as taxes or import limits, the Philippines has to adopt them.
DT · · 2 min read
The country’s top negotiator for trade talks is now in negotiations with the United States government to further lower the 19 percent tariff imposed by US…
Raffy Ayeng · · 3 min read
In all, the Marcos-Trump agreement practically closes the door for the Philippines to trade with other countries.
Jun Ledesma · · 2 min read
Palace presses defense of Bongbong’s trip
Chito Lozada,Raffy Ayeng · · 4 min read
‘Ph needs to ensure US farmers, ranchers, factory workers and business access to almost $500 billion in commercial benefits in the next four years.’
DT · · 3 min read
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is taking a cautious stance on the recently concluded US-Philippines trade agreement, as Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.…
Jason Mago · · 2 min read
Despite the “not-so-appreciated” 19 percent tariffs that United States President Donald Trump imposed on all US-bound Philippine exports, a Canadian business…
Raffy Ayeng · · 2 min read
While the US side trumpeted the deal as a bilateral opening, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. clarified that the Philippines has not agreed to a broad…
Jason Mago · · 2 min read
Even before the economic lead, Secretary Frederick Go could set foot in Washington, Trump came up with an even bigger shocker.
Bing Matoto · · 3 min read
‘The meaningful progress achieved in the negotiations thus far is a testament to the constructive spirit and commitment of both negotiating teams to finding…
Raffy Ayeng · · 2 min read
‘That is still very far — in the sense that we have to get over this particular discussion first on the tariff.’
Jom Garner · · 1 min read
The government is open to a zero tariff on some imported goods from the United States as a trade-off for the US to lower the 20 percent reciprocal levy on…
Kathryn Jose · · 2 min read
‘My meeting with President Trump is essential to continuing and to advance our national interest and strengthening our alliance.’
Raffy Ayeng · · 2 min read
‘Trade growth is set to decline sharply across APEC due to lower external demand, particularly in manufacturing and consumer goods, while rising uncertainty…
Teddy Montelibano · · 2 min read
