Within the framework of the bilateral trade agreement negotiations between Vietnam and the US, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien had a negotiation session with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer online at 9:00 p.m. on June 19 (Vietnam time).
Minister Nguyen Hong Dien.
The negotiation session took place in an open, goodwill and constructive atmosphere. The Ministers spent time discussing solutions and directions for handling the main outstanding issues in the negotiations between the two countries. Minister Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals made by Minister Lutnick and Ambassador Greer to promote the negotiation process.
Overview of online negotiations between Vietnam and the US on reciprocal trade.
The Minister continued to request the US to consider areas of interest to Vietnam, including reciprocal tax policies and market access for some of Vietnam's key export groups.
In addition, the Minister emphasized Vietnam's view on wanting to work with the US to build 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 Greer appreciated Vietnam's efforts and goodwill in handling issues of concern to the US, and said that these will help the US consider a reciprocal tax policy appropriate to Vietnam's specific conditions and circumstances.
The two sides negotiated online.
Both Secretary of Commerce Lutnick and Ambassador Greer affirmed the US's desire and determination to negotiate with Vietnam towards an agreement that suits the interests of both countries.
Ambassador Greer said the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) will soon complete and send back to Vietnam the necessary documents so that the two sides can focus on discussions, aiming for results that are in line with the interests of Vietnam and the US.
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