MANILA, May 3 -- A high-level economic delegation from the Philippines met and had "productive" and "positive" talks with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington DC on May 2, the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC said Saturday.

The meeting comes as the Philippine government seeks to negotiate the paused 17 percent reciprocal tariff imposed on the country by US President Donald Trump.

"Both countries agreed to undertake concrete steps in recognition of the complementary nature of our economies and the strategic value of our alliance," the Philippine Embassy said.

Philippine Ambassador to US Jose Manuel Romualdez declined to discuss further details about the talks but said Manila hopes to close a deal beneficial...