The Daily Tribune
Phl backing collective response vs new
U.S. import duties
The Philippines will support Malaysia's call for a united ASEAN response to the high export tariffs imposed by the United States on goods from member nations.
The US tariffs on ASEAN goods have significantly impacted member countries, with Vietnam facing 46 percent, Thailand 36 percent, Indonesia 32 percent, and Malaysia 24 percent.
The Philippines itself has received the second-lowest tariff imposition at 17 percent, but still desires a reduction.
The economic team of the Philippines is scheduled to meet to discuss the collective tariff response, and the trade chief has indicated ongoing efforts to negotiate directly with the US.
The trade chief is awaiting a response from her US counterpart regarding a meeting to discuss the tariff issue, noting that several ASEAN countries are seeking similar discussions.
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Trade ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) convened virtually on April 10 to discuss a united response to reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
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