President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is scheduled to visit Washington, DC, from July 20 to 22 for his first bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump, aiming to strengthen defense and military cooperation.
The visit also seeks to address the recent US announcement of an increased 20% reciprocal tariff on goods imported from the Philippines, a hike from the previously announced 17%.
Philippine trade officials, including Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque, will be in Washington this week to negotiate the tariff issue ahead of the Aug. 1 deadline.
Analysts suggest the Philippines could consider increasing import quotas for US pork, poultry, and corn during these negotiations.
Marcos Jr. will be the first ASEAN head of state invited by Trump to the White House, a significant detail highlighted by Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez.
The meeting also aims to counter China's assertiveness in the South China Sea.
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