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Trump unveils new tariffs; DTI moves to protect PH exporters

PRESIDENT Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs Thursday on nearly 70 countries—including a blistering 35 percent on neighboring Canada—as he seeks to reshape global trade...

DTI to aid Filipino exporters as 19% US tariff takes effect

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is moving swiftly to assist sectors affected by the United States' new 19-percent tariff on...

PH stocks fall, peso closes at 57.58vs. US dollar

Local shares dipped Wednesday amid sluggish trading, as investors remained on the sidelines due to global uncertainties, including the approaching Aug. 1 tariff negotiations...

Philippines, Israel agree to pursue free trade agreement talks

The Philippines and Israel are moving forward with plans for a free trade agreement (FTA) after signing summary discussions at the inaugural Philippines-Israel Joint...

Federation of Philippine Industries outlines reform agenda for 20th Congress

The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) has released its legislative agenda for the 20th Congress, proposing key policy, trade and governance reforms aimed at...

Philippine exporters ask Congress to pass port reform bill

The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PhilExport) asked Congress to prioritize the passage of the Philippine Ports Authority Reform Act as part of its legislative...

Philippine exporters welcome reduced 19% US tariffs

The Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (PhilExport) on Saturday welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to personally lead recent trade negotiations with US President Donald...

BOI pitches green energy, e-mobility to foreign investors

The Board of Investments (BOI) showcased the Philippines as a strategic player in the clean energy and e-mobility sectors at The Battery Show Asia:...

Philippine farm group welcomes US tariff reduction, seeks more cuts

The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI), an umbrella group of 48 agricultural industry associations, welcomed the recent reduction in US tariffs...

Go allays fears tariff deal unfair to Philippines

Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go on Thursday defended the Philippines’ reduced US tariff rate and assured the...

US cuts tariff on PH to 19%

Marcos, Trump one step closer to finishing ‘big’ trade deal WASHINGTON—US President Donald Trump agreed Tuesday (Wednesday, Manila time) to reduce tariffs on the Philippines,...

Philippines to drop tariffs on US cars, medicines in trade deal

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Wednesday confirmed that the Philippines will open several key markets to US goods, including automobiles and pharmaceutical products,...

Marcos off to high-stakes encounter with Trump

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. departed yesterday for a high-stakes official visit to Washington, D.C., aiming to secure a bilateral trade deal and strengthen the...

Conversations with an ally

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. left for the United States on Sunday and is set to meet US President Donald Trump as well as state,...
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