The United States will consider a possible free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines following a bilateral meeting during the ongoing Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit, a Cabinet official said.

“[W]e were able to raise to President (Donald) Trump and US delegation the growing trade between the two countries,” Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez told reporters.

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