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PHL Eyes Zero Tariffs on some US Goods - BusinessWorld Online
PHILIPPINES, JUL 20 – President Marcos seeks to resolve a proposed 20% U.S. tariff on Philippine exports and strengthen defense cooperation during his three-day visit, officials said.
- On Sunday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. departed for Washington on a three-day visit, aiming to strengthen alliance and negotiate trade and security issues.
- Marcos’ fifth US visit centers on tariff negotiations, underpinned by a 1951 US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty.
- The caretaker panel comprises Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, and Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III, overseeing domestic affairs in his absence.
- Ahead of his fourth SONA, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin noted that the President could include Washington discussions, and the SONA is scheduled for July 28.
- Beyond the Trump meeting, President Marcos is expected to return later this week, as Raquel Solano said, following his official US visit.
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Marcos begins official visit to Washington, D.C. - Asian Journal News
Photo provided by the Presidential Communications Office. WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived at Joint Base Andrews on Sunday, July 20, 2025, beginning his official visit to... The post Marcos begins official visit to Washington, D.C. appeared first on Asian Journal News.
PHL eyes zero tariffs on some US goods - BusinessWorld Online
By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante and Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporters THE PHILIPPINES is open to lowering duties on selected imports from the US to zero as part of tariff negotiations with Washington, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said. When asked whether the government might offer zero tariffs on US goods — similar to Vietnam’s approach, Mr. Recto replied: “Definitely.” “Not for all products, but we have identified a set of products,” he told repo…
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Junior is expected on Sunday July 20 in Washington for a three-day visit, at the invitation of Donald Trump. Philippine Head of State, in power since 2022, is expected to meet US President Marco Rubio – just back from a tour in Asia – as well as Defense Minister Pete Hegseth. On the agenda: strengthening bilateral ties, security in Asia-Pacific, and above all, a 20% customs surcharge threat to Philippine exp…
Bersamin, Remulla, Estrella tapped as PH caretakers during Marcos' US trip
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has designated Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, and Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III as caretakers of the country during his official visit to the United States. Marcos’ trip, which runs from July 20 to 22, aims to “push for greater economic engagement, particularly […]...Keep on reading: Bersamin, Remulla, Estrella tapped as PH caretak…
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