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不平等条约!马科斯去一趟美国,把菲律宾“卖了”个好价钱,自己人都看不下去了
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-26 22:33

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the unfavorable trade agreement between the Philippines and the United States, which is perceived as a "unequal treaty" that undermines the Philippines' economic interests and sovereignty [1][3] - The trade agreement includes a minimal tariff reduction from 20% to 19%, which is seen as insincere compared to Japan's 15% tariff rate, and fails to meet the expectations of the Philippines for better terms than Vietnam [1][3] - The agreement mandates the Philippines to implement "zero tariffs" on U.S. goods while maintaining a high tariff of 19% on Philippine exports to the U.S., leading to a significant trade deficit of $4.9 billion in 2024 [3] Group 2 - The economic impact of the agreement is severe, particularly for local farmers and fishermen, as U.S. agricultural products will flood the market, threatening local industries [5][6] - Diplomatically, the Philippines faces isolation from ASEAN countries due to its aggressive stance against China, which has damaged its international image [5][6] - The strategic assurances from the U.S. regarding military support are viewed as empty promises, with the U.S. showing little commitment to the Philippines' security concerns [5][6] Group 3 - The article discusses President Marcos' miscalculations, including overestimating U.S. support, underestimating domestic backlash, and misjudging China's role as a key trading partner [6][7] - There is a growing dissent among the Philippine elite and the general public, with calls for a reassessment of the agreement and accusations of betrayal against the government [10][11] - The potential for economic collapse looms if the Philippines continues to align with U.S. provocations against China, risking retaliatory measures that could devastate its economy [12] Group 4 - The conclusion emphasizes the need for the Philippines to adopt a pragmatic foreign policy that balances relations with major powers and avoids becoming a pawn in geopolitical conflicts [13]