Philippine exporters are expecting higher demand after the US Supreme Court struck down Trump-era reciprocal tariffs, which had imposed a 19-percent duty on Philippine goods since August 2025.
Philexport president Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said the ruling removes an unfair barrier and restores constitutional checks on American trade power, calling it a “significant victory for a rules-based trading system.”
While former President Trump quickly imposed a temporary 10-percent global tariff, critical Philippine exports like semiconductors and over $1 billion in agricultural products remain largely exempt.
Ortiz-Luis noted that the temporary nature of the new tariff preserves the Philippines’ competitiveness and offers a window for bilateral trade negotiations with the US.
The ruling, along with exemptions and growing global demand, helped push Philippine merchandise exports to a record $84.41 billion last year and is expected to support continued growth this year.
Source: PhilNews24 | February 22, 2026
PHILIPPINE EXPORTS POISED FOR GROWTH AS TRUMP TARIFFS OVERTURNED BY US SUPREME COURT
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