Vietnam asks Trump to delay implementation of tariffs while the two sides negotiate
Vietnam is actively seeking to negotiate a reduction in the high tariff rate imposed by the Trump Administration.

Vietnam is actively seeking to negotiate a reduction in the high tariff rate imposed by the Trump Administration.
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