# EU, Philippines reach free trade deal to eliminate over 94% of tariffs

https://mins.news/en/video/69010

- CNA, 2026-09-22 13:34 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUjXMTApbPA

> The European Union and the Philippines have reached a breakthrough in negotiations for a free trade agreement under which Manila would remove tariffs on more than 94% of trade. The deal is part of the EU’s latest effort to diversify ties amid US tariffs and broader global trade uncertainty.

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