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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., left, gestures beside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Philippines, July 31, 2023.

Video. EU strikes Philippines trade deal in push to diversify

Updated: 22/09/2026 - 12:00 GMT+2

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the deal with the Philippines would give EU businesses access to a market of 113 million consumers, strengthening the strategy to seek trade deals across the region.

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