tariff

Economists urge gov’t to retain 15% tariff on rice 

The Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF) is pushing to retain the 15-percent tariff on imported…

US starts collecting Trump’s new 10% tariff

WASHINGTON—US customs agents began collecting President Donald Trump’s unilateral 10 percent tariff on all imports…

BSP rate cut penciled in

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) might resume cutting interest rates this week as inflation…

PSEi feels punch of Trump’s tariff blitz

The Philippine bourse fell deeper into red territory, joining its Asian neighbors and Wall Street,…

Anti-dumping duties on Thai gypsum boards urged

The Tariff Commission has been urged to impose safeguard duties on drywall imports from Thailand…

PH stocks dragged by fresh tariff jitters

The local bourse continued to bleed on Monday as investors braced for the impact of…

US-China tariff war seen to bring diversifying firms to PH

The Philippines is emerging as a preferred destination for companies seeking to diversify their supply…

PSEi slips below 6,300 on Trump tariff woes

The local bourse ended in the red on Tuesday as investors gauged tariff uncertainties abroad,…

BSP less optimistic on 2025, 2026 PH growth

The Philippine economy might grow slower than previously expected this year and in 2026 as…

Seoul’s industry minister seeks exemption from Trump’s tolls

SEOUL—South Korea’s industry minister requested a tariff exemption in talks with the US administration, Seoul’s…