Duterte and Trump's Similarities Don't Guarantee a Lasting Bond
- More protectionist U.S. policies could hit Philippine economy
- President Duterte and Trump share personality traits
Is a Trump-Duterte Relationship Brewing?
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte may share Donald Trump’s disruptive tactics and strongman style, but that doesn’t mean the two are about to form a lasting bond.
The Philippine leader has appeared to enjoy being compared to the U.S. President-elect and was dubbed the “Trump of Asia” on the campaign trail. Both have a tendency to blow up at reporters over questions about their policies, and have made lewd remarks about women.