Zubiri to PH gov't: Use 'treaty ally' card for better US tariff deal

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government should appeal for better tariff arrangements with the United States and use the “treaty ally” card to seal such a deal, according to Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri. Zubiri, in an online interview on Friday, expressed dismay over the trade deal between Manila and Washington, asking the administration to ask for “better arrangements” with its ally. “We’re hoping that the administration — as we said yesterday — we’re urging the administration to use that card, that we are treaty allies. We have to get better arrangements or at least better treatment from a fellow treaty […]... Keep on reading: Zubiri to PH gov't: Use 'treaty ally' card for better US tariff deal