Manila, July 10 -- The Philippine government will hold talks with the United States next week to discuss the newly imposed 20 percent tariff on Philippine exports, as part of efforts to secure fairer trade terms, a top Palace economic official said Thursday.

Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA) Secretary Frederick Go confirmed that a high-level delegation, including officials from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), will travel to Washington D.C. to engage with US trade representatives.

Go said the government is "concerned" that the US has decided to impose a 20 percent tariff on Philippine exports.

"The fact remains, however, that the 20 percent rate is the second lowest among all rec...