Manila Bulletin
US trade official to visit Manila next week
US Trade Representative Katherine Tai is scheduled to visit Manila from April 16 to 18 to strengthen bilateral trade ties and discuss the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).
During her visit, Tai will meet with senior Philippine government officials, including Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma, and Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri.
She will also engage with local business leaders and union representatives.
Tai's trip aims to underscore the importance of the US-Philippines trade relationship and the goals of the IPEF, which seeks to foster resilient, sustainable, and inclusive trade in the region.
The visit highlights the US's efforts to bolster regional partnerships amid growing global economic influence from China and the European Union.
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