THE July 9, 2025 letter from US President Donald Trump to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. outlines a blunt and coercive economic ultimatum: beginning Aug. 1, the US will impose a 20-percent tariff on all Philippine exports to address what Trump calls an “unfair” trade relationship and a “significant trade deficit.

Philippines may be “less affected” by US President Donald Trump’s decision to slap a 20 percent tariff on all Philippine exports, although uncertainty surrounding the policy is likely to weigh on investor sentiment and delay growth-related decisions.

The president’s tariff announcements suggest he has not backed away from his initial strategy, where even smaller trading partners will face tariffs.

The Philippine economy is likely to be resilient to higher US levies but faces the risk of lower foreign investments amid the global uncertainty, according to S&P Global Ratings.

The Philippines is preparing for the potential economic ripple effects from ongoing negotiations on the United States' tariff policies, with Malacañang

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued tariff letters affecting seven countries. Algeria, Iraq, Libya, and Sri Lanka face 30% tariffs, Brunei and Moldova 25%, and the Philippines 20%. This move signifies a strategic push to influence international trade relationships and recalibrate economic alliances.

The Philippines economy posted robust growth in early 2010, in part due to large one-off factors. As did many countries in the region, the Philippines benefited from a strong rebound in global trade.

AS I prepare to conclude my posting as British ambassador to the Philippines, I fin myself reflecting on the remarkable evolution of our trade and investment partnership. What began as a promising collaboration has grown into a robust and thriving economic relationship.

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THE Philippines is bracing for potential economic ripple effects from ongoing negotiations on the United States’ tariff policies, with Malacañang giving

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