Despite weeks of high-stakes negotiations, the US offered only a symbolic concession in the trade deal clinched by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as he wrapped up his Washington visit on Tuesday, only agreeing to lower threatened tariffs from 20 per cent to 19 per cent.“It was a beautiful visit, and we concluded our Trade Deal, whereby The Philippines is going OPEN MARKET with the United States, and ZERO Tariffs. The Philippines will pay a 19% Tariff”, Trump said, announcing the cut...