Reciprocal deal goes beyond tariff
‘Now, one percent might seem like a very small concession. However, when you put it in real terms, it is a significant achievement.’
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‘Now, one percent might seem like a very small concession. However, when you put it in real terms, it is a significant achievement.’
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Despite a broad suspension of U.S. foreign assistance under the Trump administration, the Philippines has secured a P3-billion grant. This marks one of the few…
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In a major breakthrough that could redefine Philippine-US economic ties, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday announced a one-percent reduction in US…
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The Quezon City government will implement a liquor ban on Monday in preparation for the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Ferdinand…
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‘Our technical working groups will continue to work with their counterparts from America to finalize the details of this arrangement.’
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Under the deal struck between Presidents Donald Trump and Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Philippines imposes a 19 percent tariff on US goods entering the country…
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‘The impact will be most felt by specific industries already exporting the affected goods.’
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The US government is providing approximately P13.8 million or $250,000 in funding to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to bolster the Philippine…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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In all, the Marcos-Trump agreement practically closes the door for the Philippines to trade with other countries.
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The United States joined Israel on Thursday in pulling its negotiators from Gaza ceasefire talks, with special envoy Steve Witkoff blaming Hamas for failing to…
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‘For them to be competitive here, we expect US car companies to import bigger and higher-priced automobiles because these US car companies cannot compete with…
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Healthcare giant Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) is eyeing to expand its footprint in the Philippines, with a probable investment of $300 million to $500…
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While the 1-percent tariff cut may seem underwhelming to the casual observer, the visit’s broader value lies in geopolitical signaling.
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