US EditionPhilippines' Marcos to Discuss Trade and Security During US Visit as Tariffs Loom
PHILIPPINES, JUL 18 – The leaders will address a proposed 20% U.S. tariff on Philippine exports and discuss expanding U.S. investments to boost economic and defense cooperation, officials said.
- On July 22, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meets Trump at the White House, during an official visit from July 20–22, to discuss strengthening bilateral trade and security cooperation.
- With the goal of strengthening the alliance, Raquel Solano said, while noting this is ASEAN's first invitation to meet Trump since he took office earlier this year.
- On trade tensions, Raquel Solano highlighted the proposed 20% tariff, and the two leaders will also discuss maritime issues.
- Despite his packed schedule, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will meet US officials on July 21 and will not hold a community meeting due to his busy schedule.
- Solano noted that next year marks the 80th diplomatic anniversary and 75th alliance, and Marcos plans to invite Trump to the 2026 East Asia Summit in Manila.
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Marcos to discuss economic, security issues with Trump on US visit
[Updated July 18, 2025, 2:43 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and United States President Donald Trump are set to discuss cooperation on economic, defense, and security matters of mutual interest during Marcos’ upcoming trip to Washington, DC. At a briefing in Malacañang on Friday, Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for American Affairs Raquel
Philippines' Marcos to discuss trade and security during US visit as tariffs loom
MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will visit the United States next week with a clear message to President Donald Trump that the Philippines must become economically stronger if it is to serve as a truly robust partner, an official said on Friday (Jul 18). The visit, the first by an ASEAN he
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