Under Prime Ministerial Decision No. 753/QD-TTg, dated April 12, 2025, a Government negotiation delegation has been established to handle trade matters with the United States.
The delegation will be headed by Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien, with Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan serving as Deputy Head.
Members include Deputy Minister of Finance Cao Anh Tuan, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Hoang Trung, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Duc Long, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Pham Quang Dung, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan, and Ambassador of Vietnam to the United States Nguyen Quoc Dung.
The delegation's key responsibilities include coordinating with relevant ministries and agencies to develop negotiation scenarios and plans for a reciprocal trade agreement with the US. The focus is on safeguarding national interests, ensuring balanced benefits, and sharing risks.
Additionally, the delegation will conduct negotiations to secure a reciprocal trade agreement that is stable, sustainable, effective, balanced, and mutually beneficial.
It will also report the negotiation progress and results to the Prime Minister and recommend measures and policies for implementing the agreement once finalized.