Trump announces trade deal as Philippines leader visits

Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Donald Trump
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says the United States is his country's most reliable ally. -AP

US President Donald Trump has announced a new 19 per cent tariff rate for goods from the Philippines after what he called a "beautiful visit" by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to the White House, saying US goods would pay zero tariffs.

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