[Vantage Point] Understanding Trump's reciprocal tariff on the Philippines

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Donald Trump's imposition of reciprocal tariffs presents an opportunity for the Philippines to negotiate a more sustainable and mutually beneficial economic partnership with the US President Donald Trump's flexing American strength throughout the world could mean trouble for allies of the United States in the Indo-Pacific region. This early, we've witnessed how the US has been economically decoupling from its long-time allies, a move that could have significant ramifications for Southeast Asia, considering the region's strategic position between America and China. As Trump…