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Philippine president to meet Trump in Washington to discuss trade, security and defence

Philippine president to meet Trump in Washington to discuss trade, security and defence

CNA5 hours ago
The Philippine president is in the US for three days to deepen economic and security ties. Ferdinand Marcos Jr is the first Southeast Asian leader to visit the White House in the second term for President Donald Trump. The Philippine leader has vowed to push for a trade deal and secure long-term access to the American market. Nick Harper has the latest from Washington DC.
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