Philippines to discuss united response to ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs with Asean members

MANILA: Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque (pic) on Wednesday (April 8) said she is set to meet with her counterparts from members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on Thursday (April 10) to discuss a possible united front to respond to US President Donald Trump’s punitive tariffs on dozens of countries that took effect on Wednesday.

“Let’s see what we can agree on there and see what we can do to be able to work hand in hand as Asean (members),” Roque told reporters on the sidelines of the National Food Fair at SM Megamall.