VOV.VN - The 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs by the US, which includes Vietnam, is viewed as a "golden period" for relevant agencies, businesses, and industry associations to prepare plans to meet the export standards, particularly for the US market.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung called on US chipmaker Qualcomm to join Vietnam’s efforts in developing an AI and semiconductor hub while receiving Jilei Hou, Vice President of Engineering at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., in Hanoi on April 16.
Latin American news agency Prensa Latina has highlighted Vietnam’s efforts in advancing trade relations with the US, describing the launch of negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement, including tariff issues, as the opening of a “steel door” in Vietnam–US economic and trade ties.
Vietnam and India have great potential for cooperation in the garment and textile sector as the US's new reciprocal tax policy could significantly impact exports of both countries to the US market, according to Bui Trung Thuong, Trade Counselor at the Vietnam Trade Office in India.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien called for ASEAN to stay united and composed in its cooperation with the United States, emphasising the importance of promoting collaboration with external partners, including the US, in areas of mutual interest.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has underscored that negotiations with the US, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 10% tariff on various trading partners, including Vietnam, with a 90-day delay, must be considered within the broader context of the Vietnam – US relations.
VOV.VN - The US decision to temporarily suspend the 46% tariff on Vietnamese imports for 90 days has received positive reactions from the business community and economic experts. However, some analysts remain concerned about whether Vietnam can fully capitalize on the opportunity.
VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has had a host of meetings with US lawmakers, businesses, and experts to boost bilateral trade and investment, calling for the removal of tariffs on Vietnamese goods and a sustainable trade deal.
The US has agreed to begin negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement with Vietnam, as proposed by Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc at his meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on April 9.
VOV.VN - An economic expert has projected that Vietnam’s GDP growth could be affected, with an estimated decrease of 2-3 percentage points if the United States imposes a 46% reciprocal tariff on Vietnamese imports, starting on April 9.