Manila, April 3, 2025 (AFP) - Philippines sees possibilities in Trump's tariff push

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2025-04-03

The Philippines reacted with "guarded optimism" Thursday to US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, saying higher rates placed on its neighbours could present an opportunity. The longtime US ally was hit with a reciprocal levy of 17 percent, though Manila's Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) noted the country ranked among "the least hit". "As we have expected, the Philippines is among the least hit among key exporters to the US," it sai......

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