# EU seals Philippines trade deal to diversify beyond China and US

https://mins.news/en/item/68646

- euronews, 2026-09-22 09:54 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/22/eu-seals-philippines-trade-deal-in-push-to-diversify-away-from-china-and-us

> The EU has sealed a trade deal with the Philippines as it seeks to diversify away from China and the United States. Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the agreement would open a market of 113 million consumers to EU businesses and strengthen the bloc’s regional trade strategy.

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