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THE PHILIPPINE government is hopeful that it can still negotiate for a lower US tariff rate ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline as President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. heads to the US next week.
FURNITURE EXPORTERS are seeking substantial government support in light of the 20% US tariff on Philippine goods.
The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) warned that the United States’ imposition ...
THE United Coconut Association of the Philippines (Ucap) remains hopeful that President Marcos Jr.’s visit to the United States will yield positive results. This, after the US administration reduced ...
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BBM is visiting Washington DC from Sunday to Tuesday next week. The visit comes shortly after Trump announced an increase in the tariff for Philippine products entering the US, from 17 to 20 percent.
The country’s food exporters are bracing for lower demand from US consumers but remain optimistic that state negotiators will pull off a trade deal with the Western economy to slash its 20 percent ...
Domestic politics in trading partner countries, as well as China's influence, are complicating Trump's tariff negotiations.
Senator Pangilinan seeks a Senate probe into persistently high food prices, calling for urgent policy fixes to ensure food ...
The uncertainties triggered by the US' tariff threats could cause some countries to rush into deals at the expense of ...
MANILA, Philippines - The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) cautioned the Philippine government against using the agriculture ...
Trump strikes a trade deal with Indonesia cutting tariffs to 19% and securing major US exports. More deals may follow before ...