The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and US-ASEAN Business Council are pleased to invite you to a business forum focused on tariffs and economic developments with Secretary Frederick Go, Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs, and Secretary Christina Aldeguer-Roque, Department of Trade and Industry. This forum will serve as a platform for constructive dialogue between Philippine government stakeholders and American business leaders ahead of the scheduled tariff negotiations. Both Secretaries will provide brief presentations followed by an open dialogue with the audience, where representatives will have the chance to raise recommendations on tariff-related policies, trade facilitation measures, and broader economic priorities impacting U.S.-Philippines commercial engagement.

As part of the Council’s commitment to fostering meaningful engagement with key ASEAN stakeholders amid shifting trade dynamics, the US-ASEAN Business Council is pleased to host a roundtable with Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez, the Philippines’ Ambassador to the United States. This discussion will cover the following topics: (i) outlook on U.S.-Philippines relations, (ii) domestic developments, and (iii) recent shifts in trade policy.

During the first half of the call, our guest speaker, DTI Undersecretary for Industry Development & Trade Policy Group Dr. Ceferino "Perry" Rodolfo, will be providing a briefing on enhancing U.S.-Philippines trade and investment opportunities under the Trump Administration. During the second half of the call, the team will be discussing the Committee's upcoming initiatives for 2025.