US and Vietnam Pledge Progress Toward Reciprocal Trade in Virtual Meeting
Washington, D.C., The Gulf Observer: United States Trade Representative Jamieson L. Greer held a productive virtual meeting with Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên to advance discussions on the bilateral trade relationship between the United States and Vietnam, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced on April 24.
The meeting followed up on the recent telephone conversation between President Donald Trump and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Tô Lâm, which took place on April 4. Ambassador Greer and Minister Diên agreed on the need to make swift progress toward achieving a reciprocal and balanced trade relationship.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties and promoting fair trade practices. The ministers directed their respective teams to begin technical discussions in the coming days, focusing on expanding market access and addressing concerns related to unfair trade practices.
The meeting underscored the ongoing efforts by both governments to reinforce a mutually beneficial trade partnership and to resolve outstanding issues through constructive dialogue and cooperation.
