Foreign Relations
Argentina signs reciprocal trade agreement with United States
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The Argentine government signed a reciprocal trade and investment agreement with the United States, seen as a first step toward a potential free trade deal. Signed in Washington, the measure will eliminate tariffs on thousands of products and expand the beef export quota to 100,000 tons annually. Officials hailed the deal as a boost to the country's international integration.
Outgoing US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson bid farewell to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. yesterday, marking the end of her tour of duty in the Philippines. In an Instagram post, Marcos thanked her for her service and contributions to strengthening the bilateral alliance. He also conferred on her the Order of Sikatuna for her role in fostering ties between the two nations.
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A majority of Filipinos continue to distrust China, with nearly eight in 10 viewing the Asian giant as the greatest threat to the country, according to an OCTA Research survey conducted in December 2025. Seventy-nine percent of respondents selected China from a list of countries. This reflects a steady intensification of this perception since 2021.