Continue diplomatic measures to influence the United States to have appropriate solutions.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, Head of the Working Group on enhancing cooperation and proactively adapting to adjustments in US economic and trade policies, speaks.

Chairing the meeting of the Working Group on enhancing cooperation and proactively adapting to the US's economic and trade policy adjustments on April 8, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son, Head of the Working Group, requested the members of the Working Group to perform well the assigned tasks; continue diplomatic measures through different channels to influence US agencies to have solutions suitable to Vietnam's conditions and circumstances and the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

At the meeting, members of the Working Group updated the situation with new developments and discussed solutions after the US announced the imposition of reciprocal tariffs on goods from many countries, including Vietnam.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has assigned specific tasks to a number of ministries and sectors. Regarding taxes, the Ministry of Finance continues to review and finalize plans to reduce import taxes.

Regarding non-tariff issues, ministries and branches review legal regulations and consider removing any unreasonable content, including for Vietnamese enterprises, or propose to competent authorities to remove it.

Regarding the origin of goods, the Deputy Prime Minister directed the Ministry of Industry and Trade to review and strictly control the origin of goods, to prevent any unfortunate incidents from happening.

The Ministry of Finance has increased the exchange of customs information with the US on trade defense measures and tax evasion.

Regarding copyright and intellectual property issues, the Deputy Prime Minister assigned the Ministry of Science and Technology to review legal regulations and address the concerns of the United States.

The Ministry of Finance coordinates with ministries and sectors in developing a bilateral agreement with the United States towards upgrading the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), including adding content on tax and intellectual property.

In addition, the Deputy Prime Minister assigned the Ministry of Finance to develop a comprehensive plan to support businesses.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will strengthen the promotion and dissemination of the contents of 17 free trade agreements, further promote trade to new markets and support businesses in adapting to new markets, and promptly inform businesses about policies of export markets.

VN (according to VNA)

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