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PH-US relations to remain 'ironclad' regardless of who wins US presidency: envoy
The alliance between the Philippines and the United States is expected to remain stable, irrespective of the US presidential election outcome.
US Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson assured that the defense and civilian relationship between the two countries would remain "steadfast" regardless of who wins the election.
Carlson expressed confidence in the future relations, noting the strong bipartisan support for the US-Philippines alliance in the US Congress.
She echoed the sentiments of Philippine Ambassador in the US Babe Romualdez regarding this bipartisan backing.
Analysts predict that both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are likely to continue current trends of increased trade restrictions and strategic competition with China, persisting heightened geopolitical tensions and de-risking strategies in the Indo-Pacific region.
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