US-Philippines Trade Relations Televised; 19% Tariff Rate Reached
On July 22, US President Trump participated in a bilateral meeting with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
“... We concluded our Trade Deal, whereby The Philippines is going OPEN MARKET with the United States, and ZERO Tariffs,” wrote President Trump on Truth Social after the meeting. “The Philippines will pay a 19% Tariff. In addition, we will work together Militarily. It was a Great Honor to be with the President. He is Highly Respected in his Country, as he should be. He is also a very good, and tough, negotiator..."
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