# EU seals Philippines trade deal to diversify away from China and US

https://mins.news/en/video/68905

- euronews, 2026-09-22 12:37 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMiGX4WsrOs

> The EU has sealed a trade deal with the Philippines as it seeks to diversify beyond China and the United States. Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the agreement would give European businesses access to a market of 113 million consumers and reinforce the bloc’s strategy of pursuing trade deals across the region.

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