Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Vietnam Pursues Trade Deal with U.S. Amid New Negotiations
Vietnam wants to make a special business agreement with the United States soon.
Their leaders are talking about which products will be easy to sell and which ones might have extra charges.
Vietnam hopes that the U.S. will see them as a country with a strong economy and let them sell more advanced technology.
They also want some of their products to not have high taxes when sent to America.
This new talk is happening in the U.S. capital city.
It's all about making trade between the two countries more balanced and fair.
Vietnam aims to sign a 'reciprocal trade agreement' with the United States soon.
New trade negotiations between Vietnam and the U.S. are taking place in Washington D.C.
Vietnam seeks U.S. recognition as a market economy and removal of restrictions on high-tech exports.
Negotiations are scheduled from November 12-14, with Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien leading the talks.
A previous agreement in October stipulated tariffs of 20% on Vietnamese goods, with exemptions for certain products.
- Who
- Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son and Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien
- What
- Vietnam is working to sign a reciprocal trade agreement with the United States, with new negotiations opening in Washington D.C. focused on trade terms and potential product exemptions.
- When
- Wednesday, with negotiations scheduled for November 12-14.
- Where
- Washington D.C. (negotiations) and Hanoi (business summit)
- Why
- To boost cooperation between the two countries and finalize a trade agreement.
Vietnam's Stance
United States' Stance
Trade Agreement Goals
Vietnam's Stance
Vietnam aims to sign a reciprocal trade agreement, seeks recognition as a market economy, and desires the lifting of restrictions on high-tech exports.
United States' Stance
The U.S. seeks to finalize a trade deal and reduce its trade deficit with Vietnam.
Tariffs and Exemptions
Vietnam's Stance
Vietnam is seeking exemptions for certain products from U.S. tariffs.
United States' Stance
The U.S. agreed in October to finalize a trade deal that would keep tariffs on Vietnamese goods at 20% but exempt certain unspecified products.
- Country
- Vietnam
- Trading Partner
- United States
- Agreement Type
- Reciprocal Trade Agreement
- Key Vietnamese Official (Trade Negotiations)
- Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien
- Key Vietnamese Official (Summit)
- Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son
- Negotiation Dates
- November 12-14
- U.S. Tariff Rate on Vietnamese Goods (as agreed Oct.)
- 20%
