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DTI: ‘High-level’ US trade delegation to arrive in PH next week
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) anticipates stronger business collaborations between the Philippines and the United States following a high-level US trade and investment mission scheduled for next week.
A delegation of 22 C-level executives from various strategic sectors in the US will visit Manila on March 11-12.
The primary objective of the mission is to enhance trade and investment relations and foster commercially meaningful partnerships between Philippine and American businesses.
US President Joe Biden is sending the delegation, which will be led by US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
The delegates are also expected to meet with Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual during their visit.
The United States is recognized as one of the Philippines' top three trading partners, alongside Japan and China.
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