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Philippines to pay 19% tariff, Trump says

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the Philippines will pay a 19% tariff rate following the conclusion of a trade deal with the United States.

Published At : Wednesday, 23 Jul 2025, 15:15

"It was a beautiful visit, and we concluded our Trade Deal, whereby The Philippines is going OPEN MARKET with the United States, and ZERO Tariffs. The Philippines will pay a 19% Tariff," Trump said after Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos visited the White House.

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