THE economic priorities of the incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump resonate with those of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, a top trade official said on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) at an informal gathering of world economic leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.
“Trump, viewed by many as someone who talks straight and authentic, gets things done and does what good for his countrymen, were attributes mentioned of President-elect Trump and these sound familiar,” Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said, indicating the similarities Trump shares with President Duterte.
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