U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday a new 19% tariff rate for goods from the Philippines after what he called a "beautiful visit" by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the White House,

President Donald Trump hosted Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at the White House on Tuesday to discuss security in the Indo-Pacific and possibly hammer out a trade deal between the United States and its oldest regional military ally.

( NewsNation) — President Donald Trump is meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, with tariffs and security likely items on the agenda. The two leaders expressed optimism about the future for the U.S.-Philippine’s relationship when it comes to trade and security.