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Trump shares 7 more tariff letters addressed to Philippines, Sri Lanka, other emerging economies
The new tariff rates threatened in the letters Trump shared Wednesday are similar to those he announced on what the White ...
Philippines concerned over higher U.S. tariffs, will continue to negotiate, minister says
The Philippines is concerned about the United States' decision to impose 20% tariffs on Philippine exports but will continue ...
Philippines Seen Resilient to Tariffs But Faces Risks, S&P Says
The Philippine economy is likely to be resilient to higher US levies but faces the risk of lower foreign investments amid the ...
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Tariff woes dampen market anew
Investors shied away from the market for a second day in a row, daunted by Washington’s move to slap trading allies, ...
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After 20% tariff shock, PHL hoping for ‘TACO’
THE 20-percent reciprocal tariffs announcement by Washington is a “major shock” for the Philippines, a development that resulted from the collapse of talks between the two trade partners—but there is ...
Philippines Says Mild US Tariff Drove ‘Strong’ Investor Interest
The global tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump in April triggered “strong” investor interest in the Philippines, ...
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Economist: Higher US tariff to have limited drag on PH GDP
THE 20 percent tariff recently announced by the United States will have a limited impact on overall economic growth as the Philippine economy is less reliant on ...
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Philippines' semiconductor industry in the spotlight amid threat of US tariffs
Semiconductors are the Philippines’ top export - a cornerstone of its services-driven economy. Former United States president ...