Philippines, preparing for U.S talks, says less vulnerable to trade shocks

What's in it for PH? Tolentino proposes study on impact, opportunities under new US tariff regime

Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino has proposed the formation of a National Trade Commission that would submit policy recommendations to the President and Congress to map out long-term strategies for the economy in response to the new tariffs announced recently by the United States.Senate Majority Leader Francis TolentinoThe panel, according to Tolentino, can be composed of experts on trade, finance, and investments as part of the go…

Philippines, preparing for US talks, says less vulnerable to trade shocks

The country, though, still has a long way to go to becoming a top investment destination. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Philippines, preparing for U.S talks, says less vulnerable to trade shocks

MANILA :A Philippine delegation will travel to the United States next month to discuss threatened tariffs on Filipino exports, while a minister said the country's smaller trade sector makes it less vulnerable than Asian neighbours to global economic shocks.Special Assistant to the President for Investment and

Beyond tariffs: The case for strategic alliances over bureaucratic quick fixes - BusinessWorld Online

By Mon Abrea The recent imposition of a 17% tariff on Philippine exports by the United States has triggered concern across sectors. While the immediate impact on trade may be evident, the broader question is how the Philippines should respond to such disruptive policies — not with reactive bureaucracy, but with strategic foresight and assertive diplomacy. The Philippines: More Than Just a Trading Partner In the midst of rising global protectioni…

Philippines sees hope in exports of halal products as country gets hit by US tariffs

The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said new markets for Philippine farm exports, including halal-certified products, will help mitigate the uncertainty generated by the US tariffs.