No mention of human rights as Donald Trump meets Philippines leader

Donald Trump has pushed for equitable trade deals and opted to prioritise strategic interests over human rights during a meeting with Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte in Manila.

No mention of human rights as Donald Trump meets Philippines leader

Donald Trump has pushed for equitable trade deals and opted to prioritise strategic interests over human rights during a meeting with Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte in Manila.

The US president repeatedly praised Mr Duterte, pointedly calling him by his first name, sharing a joke about the media and even complimenting Manila's weather.

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