Topic: Vietnam-US

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc, Special Envoy of General Secretary To Lam, met with US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on April 10 as part of the former's working visit to the US.

Focus to be made on issues relating to product origins, non-tariff barriers and intellectual property regulations.

The reciprocal trade agreement would include agreements on tariffs, according to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

The move made following the US Administration’s recent announcement of imposing reciprocal tariffs on imported goods from 180 trade partners.

During the talks, the Party Chief affirmed that Vietnam is ready to negotiate with the US on reduction of tariff rate to 0% on imported goods between the two countries.

The organization's $1.5 billion project in the northern province of Hung Yen aims to deliver a hi-end urban, eco-tourism, sport, and premium golf complex.

Vietnam's exports to the US accounting for $9.8 billion.

The US remaining Vietnam's second biggest trade partner of Vietnam.

Bilateral trade at $110.9 billion in the first 10 months of this year.

During their meeting on September 25, the two leaders expressed their delight over the outcomes of the Vietnam - US comprehensive strategic partnership after one year of establishment.