Exporters push stronger trade with China

Inquirer.net - Oct 15, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The largest exporters’ organization in the Philippines is calling for a recalibration of Manila’s trade and geopolitical relations with the United States and China, particularly amid uncertainties surrounding US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr., president of the Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport), said he considered Beijing a more reliable

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