Within the framework of negotiations on the bilateral agreement on reciprocal trade between Vietnam and the United States, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien had a negotiation session simultaneously with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer online at 9:00 p.m. on June 19 (Vietnam time).

At the negotiation session, the Ministers spent time discussing solutions and directions for handling major problems in negotiations between the two countries.

Minister Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals made by Minister Lutnick and Ambassador Greer to promote the negotiation process. In addition, the Minister continued to request the United States to consider areas of interest to Vietnam, including reciprocal tax policies and market access for some of Vietnam's key export groups.

W-det may Thai An.png
The United States is Vietnam's main export market.

In addition, the Minister emphasized Vietnam's view on wanting to work with the United States to develop harmonious, practical rules of origin that are suitable to the characteristics of the global supply chain, ensuring non-discrimination and creating favorable conditions for businesses of the two countries.

Minister Lutnick and Ambassador Jamieson Greer appreciated Vietnam's efforts and goodwill in handling issues of concern to the United States, and said that these will help the United States consider a reciprocal tax policy appropriate to Vietnam's specific conditions and circumstances.

Both Secretary of Commerce Lutnick and Ambassador Greer affirmed the United States' desire and determination to negotiate with Vietnam towards an agreement that suits the interests of both countries.

Ambassador Jamieson Greer said that the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) will soon complete and send back to Vietnam the necessary documents so that the two sides can focus on discussions towards results that are in line with the interests of Vietnam and the United States.

Ministry of Industry and Trade informs about tariffs with the United States at the 3rd negotiation session Minister Nguyen Hong Dien had the 3rd negotiation session with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Ambassador Jamieson Greer, Chief of the US Trade Representative on tariff-related issues.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/lam-viec-voi-hoa-ky-bo-truong-cong-thuong-neu-quan-diem-ve-quy-tac-xuat-xu-2413306.html