Marcos attributed the “special relationship” between the US and the Philippines.
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One per cent deduction is worth celebrating. If you calculate how much has been saved, it might be enough to carry out a meaningful project in the country. I would have to say that the Philippines obtained grace in the sight of Trump because he just added two per cent to the tariff. I don't think the visit was in vain because other countries have received higher tariffs. However, opening up the Philippines market to the US might affect the local industries since the US goods will be cheaper. Local industries might go bankrupt because they cannot compete with the US.