The Philippines is actively coordinating with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on ongoing trade talks, a Palace official confirmed Wednesday.
Undersecretary Claire Castro of the Presidential Communications Office said both the Department of Trade and Industry and the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs remain in constant contact with their US counterparts.
Castro said the Philippines is bound by confidentiality agreements and cannot disclose specific submissions or proposals related to US tariff and quota discussions.
The United States has asked trading partners to submit their best offers within five weeks, but Castro assured that the Philippines is engaged and moving forward in the negotiations.
When asked about satisfaction with the talks, Castro replied, “yes,” indicating optimism as the US seeks stronger economic ties in the Indo-Pacific.
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