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The Philippines Responds to U.S. Tariffs, Eyes Opportunities in Post-Trump Trade Landscape

by Giezel Garcia
04/03/2025
in Tariffs & Duties

The Philippines has expressed cautious optimism in response to the new tariff measures imposed by the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s administration, suggesting that the situation could present potential opportunities for its exports. While the Philippines was subjected to a reciprocal levy of 17%, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) highlighted that the country ranked among the least affected compared to other major exporters to the U.S.

In a statement, DTI noted that the Philippines faced less severe tariff increases compared to neighboring countries, with Vietnam receiving a 46% tariff, Thailand 36%, and Taiwan 32%. The DTI emphasized that this placed the Philippines in a relatively favorable position for certain export sectors.

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Trade Secretary Cristina Roque noted that the country could benefit from these changes, particularly for products like coconuts. She emphasized that government agencies were focused on capitalizing on the new trade dynamics. “The task at hand right now for DTI and other government agencies is how to act fast and take advantage of this new development,” she said.

Though exports contribute a smaller portion to the Philippines’ GDP compared to its regional neighbors, Roque reaffirmed that the United States remains a key export market. U.S. Embassy data indicated that the trade deficit with the Philippines stood at $4.9 billion in 2024, marking a 21.8% year-on-year increase.

The Philippines has also signaled its willingness to engage in trade discussions with the U.S. Roque mentioned that the country was prepared to discuss “enhanced market access” for U.S. exports, including automobiles, dairy products, frozen meat, and soybeans, and that she had already reached out to her U.S. counterparts to arrange talks.

While specifics regarding the impact on individual industries remain unclear, presidential spokesperson Claire Castro stated that the government was monitoring the situation closely. Senior economist Victor Abola from the University of Asia and the Pacific suggested that semiconductor exports, along with wiring harnesses, might be among the sectors affected. However, he noted that a significant portion of these electronic components already flows to markets in Japan and China, reducing the potential negative impact.

Abola also suggested that the tariff disparities could encourage manufacturers to shift operations to the Philippines, though he cautioned that this shift might take time. George Barcelon, Chairman of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, shared a similarly positive outlook, noting that other countries faced higher tariffs, which could offer a competitive edge to the Philippines.

While concerns about the consistency of U.S. tariff policy remain, Barcelon speculated that pressure from domestic factors could eventually lead to a reassessment of the current tariff strategy.

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