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Philippines Will Seek to Lower US Tariff to 15%, Envoy Says

The Philippines will aim to bring down the tariff imposed by the US on Philippine exports to 15% from 19%, Manila’s envoy to ...

Trump Seeks Even Higher Tariffs: 'Between 15 Percent and 50 Percent' on Imports From All Countries

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that "we'll have a straight, simple tariff of anywhere between 15% and 50%." Hiking the baseline reciprocal tariff rate to 15 percent means a 50 percent higher ...
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Trump teases more tariff letters ahead of Aug. 1 deadline

It's a pivotal moment for President Donald Trump's economy as his boldest tariff policies to date are truly about to kick in.
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Philippines rejects US demand for zero tariffs on all products

The Philippines has opted to shield its agricultural and industrial sectors in recent trade negotiations with the United ...
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New U.S. Tariff Rates for Japan, Philippines

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Is Philippines getting short end of US tariff stick? 19% rate slammed as ‘worst insult’

Critics warn the new rate, a modest shift from the previous 20 per cent, undermines fair trade and puts Philippine industries ...
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PH eyeing zero tariffs on key exports to US

THE Philippines is pushing for zero tariffs on a select list of exports to the United States as part of a broader strategy to deepen trade relations and attract investments, a Cabinet official said.