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EU and Philippines Agree Free Trade Deal, Finalizing Soon

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 6:22 AM UTC · How we work

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EU and the Philippines agreed on a free trade deal.
Ursula von der Leyen announced the deal on X after speaking with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Both sides said the pact will diversify supply chains amid higher U.S. tariffs and trade tensions.
Trade Commissioner Maros Šefcovic and Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque said negotiators will finalize the deal in coming months.

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EU and the Philippines agreed on a free trade deal.
Ursula von der Leyen announced the deal on X after speaking with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Both sides said the pact will diversify supply chains amid higher U.S. tariffs and trade tensions.
Trade Commissioner Maros Šefcovic and Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque said negotiators will finalize the deal in coming months.