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U.S. and Philippines Strike Trade Deal, Announce Expanded Military Ties

HeadlineJul 23, 2025

President Trump announced a trade deal with the Philippines on Tuesday after meeting with the country’s president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., at the White House. Under the deal, the U.S. will impose a 19% tariff on all imports from the Philippines. Marcos also met with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon to discuss expanding military ties between the two countries.

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