US tariff talks termed 'one-sided'

Philippines, other nations in Asia forced to make concessions, experts say

The trade tariff deals announced by US President Donald Trump have indicated that Asia-Pacific countries have been compelled to offer concessions on an unequal footing with the United States, only to get often "one-sided" results that are not in line with the international principle of reciprocity, analysts said.

Several Asian countries have even offered to purchase aircraft and energy in exchange for lower tariffs, but the US has demanded greater access for Asian markets with zero-rate tariffs from Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Though Japan managed to reduce the tariff rate announced by Trump earlier from 25 percent to 15 percent, the new rate still poses challenges, while Japan has to further open its market to US goods.