LIVE: US President Trump meets Philippine President Marcos ahead of tariff deadline

U.S. President Trump meets Philippine President Marcos at the White House, hoping Manila's status as a key Asian ally will secure a more favorable trade deal before an August 1 deadline.   Trump has already struck trade deals with two of Manila's regional partners, Vietnam and Indonesia, but had been driving tough bargains in talks even with close allies Washington needs to keep onside in its strategic rivalry with China.   #Live #Reuters #News #FerdinandMarcosJr #Trump #Tariffs #Trade Deal #US #Philippines Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/