By Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this month, Manila's top diplomat said on Friday, with an increased trade tariff on one of Washington's top defence allies set to be discussed.

U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 20% tariffs on all goods imported into the United States from the Philippines, escalating the trade war that was kicked off in April following the “Liberation Day” announcement.

President Trump’s approach to setting tariff rates is causing anxiety in the business community, with the trickling flow of letters to trad​e partners exacerbating concerns over hits to the

The move by US President Donald Trump to impose a higher-than-expected tariff on the Philippines signals his unwavering determination to pressure Washington's trade partners to do their part in reducing the US deficit in tandem with its intensifying rivalry with China,

President Trump posted letters to his Truth Social platform Wednesday outlining tariff levels for seven countries. Trump said he would levy 30% tariffs on Libya, Iraq, and Algeria, effective Aug. 1. Moldova and Brunei will get 25% tariffs,

The Philippine government was taken aback by US President Donald Trump’s decision to slap a higher 20% tariff rate on the country’s goods exported to America despite earlier efforts to haggle for lower duties for products imported from Manila.

Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday expressed hope that the Philippine government will be able to mitigate the economic impact of the 20-percent reciprocal tariff set to be imposed by the United States on the country next month.

The Philippine government is viewing with concern the higher-than-expected 20-percent reciprocal tariff to be imposed by the United States starting next month, as announced by the Trump administration on Thursday.

Higher tariffs imposed by Trump on Philippine goods may lead to an increase in prices of various Philippine exports, manufacturers said.