Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump this week, aiming to secure a more favorable trade deal as Manila approaches a critical deadline on 1 August.
Marcos will be the first Southeast Asian leader to meet Trump in his second term, following recent trade deals with regional partners Vietnam and Indonesia, where Trump pushed for tough terms despite the strategic importance of these alliances.
Marcos has expressed hopes that the discussions will cover both security and trade, particularly in light of the U.S.'s imposition of tariffs on Philippine imports. The Philippines faces a $5 billion trade deficit with the U.S., and Trump has increased the tariff threat from 17% to 20%. Despite similar challenges faced by other U.S. allies in Asia, experts believe Marcos may secure a better deal than Vietnam and Indonesia, with a possible agreement involving lower tariffs.
Marcos, who arrived in Washington over the weekend, has already met with key U.S. officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He is set to meet Trump at the White House, where he will also engage with U.S. business leaders invested in the Philippines. The visit is expected to focus on strengthening economic ties and defense cooperation, with Manila seeking a more advantageous trade deal and continued support amid rising tensions in the South China Sea and Taiwan.
Philippine officials aim to seal a mutually beneficial trade agreement, reinforcing their defense relationship with the U.S., as Marcos looks to position the Philippines as a more economically robust ally in the Indo-Pacific.
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