Event Brief
EU reaches substantial agreement on Philippines trade deal
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 1:11 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 22, 2026 at 8:23 AM ET
Summary: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU reached a “substantial agreement” on a trade deal with the Philippines after a call with Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Negotiators still have remaining work to complete the deal.
WHO: Ursula von der Leyen
WHAT: Von der Leyen said the EU reached a “substantial agreement” on a Philippines trade deal after a call with Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with negotiators still needing further work.
WHEN: Sep 22, 2026 at 12:17 AM ET
WHERE: European Union
WHY: The announcement followed a call between von der Leyen and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. about the trade deal.
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