The agreements were signed as part of a working visit by a delegation from Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment to the states of Iowa, Ohio, and Maryland, and Washington D.C., from June 2 to 6.

In addition, many Vietnamese firms established initial connections with Ohio partners to promote imports of raw timber, fruit, and meat products.

On the tariff issue, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of its Commission for Policies and Strategies Tran Luu Quang called for continued negotiations based on a cooperative spirit and understanding of each other's demands, aiming for a harmonious agreement that protects the interests of both sides and reflects the current state of bilateral ties.

Strengthening the Vietnam - US economic and financial cooperation will open new avenues for collaboration and serve as a symbol of trust and a substantive Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for mutual prosperity, a Vietnamese official has said.

She affirmed that Vietnam has been actively and proactively promoting balanced and sustainable trade and investment cooperation with the US on the basis of effectiveness, frankness, equality, mutual respect, and mutual benefit.

The Stimson Centre, a Washington D.C.-based independent think tank on international security and shared prosperity, has held a hybrid event commemorating 50 years of peace and reconciliation and 30 years of official relations between Vietnam and the US.

Vietnam is ready to negotiate the tariff issue with the US for the benefit of both peoples and business communities, aiming for balanced and sustainable trade, PM Pham Minh Chinh told a delegation from the US Congress’s US-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

Leahy, a key figure in promoting post-war reconciliation and cooperation in war legacy issues between the two countries, said that he always thought that the war in Vietnam was a mistake - a view he shares with many others.

Assessing that Vietnam and the US are two economies with complementary advantages, the Party chief said Vietnam has an abundant workforce with a strong desire to contribute to and strive for progress, and rich natural resources, and places great emphasis on capital, technology, and high-tech products from the US.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 22 chaired a meeting between standing Cabinet members and key ministries and agencies to discuss promoting fair and sustainable trade relations with the US.

The US has agreed to begin negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement with Vietnam, as proposed by Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc at his meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on April 9.

The US has agreed to begin negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement with Vietnam, as proposed by Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc at his meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on April 9.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the reciprocal trade agreement should include arrangements on tariffs and proposed that technical-level representatives from both countries start discussions immediately.

In light of sweeping high tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump’s administration, many international experts believe that one of the most effective responses is to strengthen global cooperation and actively participate in major trade agreements.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting with ministries and sectors on late April 7 to discuss the development of balanced and sustainable trade with the US. The event took place shortly after his conference with Vietnam’s overseas representative agencies the same day to seek proactive adaptation to the new situation of international trade. It was the Government’s third meeting on trade with the US in the wake of President Donald Trump’s announcement of the new tariff policy.

Highlighting the growth of the Vietnam-US relations over the past 30 years, the Vietnamese leader emphasised that the bilateral relationship has evolved from former adversaries to comprehensive strategic partners. The US supports a strong, independent, self-reliant and prosperous Vietnam, he said, adding that the two nations have set aside the past and headed towards the future while respecting differences.

The US's continued practical and effective implementation of war aftermath settlement projects in Vietnam will contributing to strengthening bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership for peace, cooperation, and sustainable development.

NA Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh expressed her delight at the positive progress in the Vietnam - US relations, highlighting 2025 as a significant milestone marking 30 years since the normalisation of their ties.

Vietnam, an emerging leader in Asia, must proactively adapt to potential shifts in trade dynamics resulting from the policies of the new US administration, speakers said at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on January 8.

The Vietnamese Embassy and Defence Attaché Office in the US held a ceremony in Washington DC on December 9 (local time) to commemorate the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) (December 22, 1944 - 2024) and the 35th anniversary of the All People’s Defence Festival (December 22, 1989 - 2024).