Philippines exporters urge sustained trade dialogue with USContainer yards at the Bureau of Customs are seen from Manila Bay on April 13, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — The country’s umbrella group of exporters is pushing for sustained dialogue with the United States after President Donald Trump imposed a new 10 percent levy on imports, just hours after the US Supreme Court struck down earlier tariffs. Hours after the US Supreme Court ruling, Trump signed a proclamation imposing a 10 percent tariff on most of US imports, using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 as basis. He said Philippine exporters not covered by exemptions are likely to be the most affected by the new levy. “Further diversification of export markets and export products or winners (needs) to continue to address the risk related to Trump’s tariffs, trade wars and other protectionist measures,” he said.

Source: Philippine Star February 21, 2026 16:34 UTC