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Trump says he doesn't mind if Philippines ends US troop pact

'It will save a lot of money,' president said

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday brushed aside the decision of Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte to end a decades-old military agreement with United States, saying he didn't really mind and it would save money.

Duterte announced the termination of the two-decade-old Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) on Tuesday, a move U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper called "unfortunate." The decision will take effect in 180 days.

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