President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States has reached a trade agreement with the Philippines that includes a 19 percent tariff on goods imported from the Southeast Asian country.
The agreement will eliminate tariffs on U.S. exports to the Philippines, according to Trump, who praised Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the effort toward “opening market with the United States.”
“In addition, we will work together Militarily,” the president said in a Truth Social post announcing the deal, which came shortly after Marcos departed the White House.
“It was a beautiful visit, and we concluded our Trade Deal,” Trump wrote. He did not provide further details about the agreement….