The Philippines could forgo revenues of between P3 billion and P6 billion a year due to the zero-tariff concession granted to select US goods, according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 2025 post-State of the Nation Address (Sona) discussions on Tuesday,

The Philippines faces a 19% export tariff under a new U.S. trade deal granting tariff-free access to American goods.

WE HAVE entered a dark era of trade deals, one where Washington now openly links national security to success. If countries want lower tariffs, they have to meet US President Donald Trump’s defence demands.

Bongbong Marcos came to Washington and got a whopping 1% reduction on tariffs. That’s no way to treat a country that is vital in deterring China.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new 19% tariff rate for goods from the Philippines on Tuesday after what he called a "beautiful visit" by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the White House,

The Philippine president has doubled down on having close relations with the US during his term, which has caused some tensions with Beijing.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will discuss the planned US tariff on the Southeast Asian nation during his trip to Washington that includes a meeting with President Donald Trump.

The United States has struck new trade deals with Indonesia and the Philippines, in a move analysts say could indirectly undercut China by reshaping regional supply chains and tapping rare earth reserves - even if Beijing is not explicitly targeted.