General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam affirmed that Vietnam is ready to negotiate with the US to reduce tariff rates to 0% on imported goods between Vietnam and the US, during phone talks with US President Donald Trump on April 4 night (Hanoi time) to discuss bilateral relations.

Party Chief Lam said Vietnam will continue to import more goods from the US that Vietnam needs, and encourage and create favorable conditions for US companies to expand investment in Vietnam.

The two leaders reiterated their wish to further bolster bilateral cooperation for the benefits of both countries, and contribute to peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.

The two leaders also shared the view that the relationship between Vietnam and the US has been thriving in many areas.

On bilateral trade ties, they deliberated measures to further promote trade. 

They agreed to maintain discussions to soon sign an agreement between the two countries to realize the aforementioned commitments.