Despite Trump’s tariffs, Philippines ‘strategically positioned to benefit’

Despite Trump’s tariffs, Philippines ‘strategically positioned to benefit’

The study found that low tariffs and exemptions may boost trade opportunities despite the Philippines’ infrastructure challenges.

Philippines stands to benefit from US tariff shake-up, but must address constraints, study shows

Philippines faces lowest tariffs in region at 17%, benefits from broad exemptions Philippines must improve logistics, investment facilitation to capitalize on advantages Malaysia also ranks favourably with high export exemptions MANILA —  The Philippines stands to benefit from a sweeping U.S. tariff overhaul that has disrupted global trade flows, a new study showed, as the country emerges […] The post Philippines stands to benefit from US tariff…

DTI: PH EYES STRONGER US TRADE TIES AMID TARIFFS

Trade and Industry Secretary, Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque and Economic and Investment Affairs Secretary, Frederick Go jointly convened stakeholder consultations with key export leaders in the country to gather insights and formulate strategic measures to strengthen bilateral trade with the US amidst the recently imposed US Reciprocal Tariffs. The consultations brought together key stakeholders from various export sectors, including producers, ma…

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is laying out the impact of the United States' imposition of a 17% reciprocal tariff on Philippine exports. According to Gatchalian, while the Philippines has an advantage over other ASEAN countries when it comes to reciprocal tariffs because we have one of the lowest, it is still important to determine what the impact of the slight increase in tariffs will be on the country's exports. The senator is particularly clari…