US President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily pause reciprocal tariffs on imports from over 75 countries, including Vietnam, is a positive step, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang was quoted by the Vietnam News Agency as stating  on April 10.

The spokesperson made the statement in response to reporters’ question about the ministry' comment and Vietnam's planned actions following the US President’s announcement of a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs on April 9.

In line with the spirit of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Vietnam will negotiate with the US a reciprocal trade agreement based on mutual respect, aiming to achieve proper solutions towards fair and sustainable trade that benefit the people and businesses of both countries, she said.

This reflects the spirit of the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, as well as the spirit of 30 years of their diplomatic relations, the spokeswoman said.

She added that 2025 marks three decades of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the US, during which a wide range of commemorative activities, including high-level delegation exchanges, will be held.