The BGA Philippines Team, led by Managing Director Victor Andres Manhit, wrote an update to clients on the trade negotiations between the Philippines and the United States. Context The Philippine delegation met with United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer May 2 to discuss “mutually beneficial ways to strengthen the bilateral relations.” Members also agreed to take concrete steps to address trade concerns following the U.S. imposition of a 17 percent tariff on the Philippines April … Continue Reading