Group 1 - Marcos attempted to negotiate a tariff agreement with the United States, resulting in a 19% tariff on Philippine goods while the Philippines will implement zero tariffs on U.S. products [3][4] - The agreement was reached just before a deadline set by Trump, who threatened higher tariffs if no deal was made by early August [4] - Despite the reduction in tariffs being minimal (from 20% to 19%), Marcos viewed this as a victory in negotiations [4] Group 2 - The U.S.-Philippines military alliance faced challenges as Trump emphasized the importance of U.S.-China relations, leaving Marcos feeling embarrassed and unsupported in territorial disputes [6][7] - Marcos's efforts to balance a pro-U.S. stance with the need to address China's actions in the South China Sea ultimately did not yield the desired support from the U.S. [6][7] - The situation illustrates the precarious position of smaller nations like the Philippines in the context of great power competition, highlighting the risks of relying heavily on a single ally [7]
出卖国家换取美国支援,马科斯阴阳中国,特朗普一点面子也不给
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-25 09:23