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Marcos Jr. departs for official visit to US, meeting with Trump
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. departed for Washington D.C. on July 20, 2025, for a three-day official visit, aiming to negotiate a potential bilateral trade deal and discuss defense cooperation with US President Donald Trump.
This visit is notable as Marcos is the first ASEAN head of state to be invited to the White House under the current US administration.
A key agenda item is to address the proposed 20 percent tariff on Philippine exports to the US, which is scheduled to take effect in August.
Marcos stated his intention to press for greater economic engagement and a mutually beneficial trade agreement between the two nations.
The President is residing at the Blair House during his stay and emphasized the importance of strengthening the US-Philippines alliance.
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