Trump says U.S. struck trade, military deal with the Philippines; Manila has not confirmed

President Donald Trump said the U.S. has “concluded” a trade deal with the Philippines that includes a 19% tariff on goods imported from the southeast Asian country. “In addition, we will work together Militarily,” Trump said in a Truth Social post announcing the deal,

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. has “concluded” a trade deal with the Philippines that includes a 19% tariff on goods imported from the southeast Asian country.

Manila will not impose tariffs on U.S. goods as part of the deal, according to Trump, who praised the country for what he described as “going OPEN MARKET with the United States.”

“In addition, we will work together Militarily,” Trump said in a Truth Social post announcing the deal, which came shortly after Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos left

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