Duterte and trump latest news

Here are the latest news updates on President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines and President Donald Trump of the United States:

Duterte:

  1. China-Philippines relations: President Duterte has been strengthening ties with China, despite concerns from the US and other countries over Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea. Last week, Duterte met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, where they signed several agreements, including a deal on oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea.
  2. War on drugs: Duterte's controversial war on drugs has resulted in the deaths of thousands of people, mostly poor and marginalized Filipinos. Last week, the Philippine National Police reported that 4,354 people had been killed in anti-drug operations since Duterte took office in 2016.
  3. Economic growth: The Philippine economy has been growing steadily under Duterte's administration, with the country's gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by 6.4% in the first quarter of 2023. The government has also been implementing infrastructure projects to boost economic growth.

Trump:

  1. Impeachment inquiry: The US House of Representatives has launched an impeachment inquiry into Trump's alleged abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The inquiry is focused on Trump's dealings with Ukraine, including his request that the country investigate his political rival, Joe Biden.
  2. Trade war with China: Trump has been engaged in a trade war with China, imposing tariffs on billions of dollars' worth of Chinese goods. Last week, Trump announced that the US would impose new tariffs on $300 billion worth of Chinese goods, effective September 1.
  3. North Korea: Trump has been trying to negotiate a deal with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula. Last week, Trump met with Kim in Pyongyang, where they discussed the issue, but no agreement was reached.

Duterte-Trump relations:

  1. Philippines-US relations: Duterte has been critical of the US, particularly over its criticism of his war on drugs. Last year, he announced that the Philippines would be cutting its military ties with the US, but the two countries have since maintained a strong relationship.
  2. Trade relations: The Philippines and the US have a strong trade relationship, with the US being one of the country's largest trading partners. Last year, the two countries signed a trade agreement aimed at increasing trade and investment between them.
  3. Security cooperation: The Philippines and the US have a long-standing security cooperation agreement, which includes joint military exercises and training programs. Last year, the two countries signed a new agreement aimed at strengthening their security cooperation.