President Marcos Embarks on U.S. Visit

2025-07-20 08:14:52

(MENAFN) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. set off for Washington on Sunday for a three-day state visit, with the primary aim of advancing a potential trade pact and enhancing military cooperation with U.S. President Donald Trump.

This marks Marcos’ fifth trip to the United States, with discussions expected to center on addressing the impending 20% tariff on Philippine goods exported to the U.S., scheduled to begin in August.

“It is my first visit to Washington following the inauguration of President Trump earlier this year,” Marcos stated before leaving the country, according to a release from the Presidential Communications office.

He emphasized that the visit, and the anticipated dialogue with Trump, “is essential to continuing to advance our national interests and strengthening our alliance.”

He went on to say, “During this visit, we will reaffirm our commitment to fostering our long-standing alliances as an instrument of peace and a catalyst of development in the Asia-Pacific region and around the world.”

Marcos underscored that his main focus for the trip is to encourage deeper economic cooperation, “particularly through trade and investment between the Philippines and the United States.”

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