Former President Trump posted on Truth Social today, announcing a "very productive call" with To Lam, the General Secretary of Vietnam's Communist Party.
According to Trump, Lam expressed interest in reducing Vietnam's tariffs to zero—provided the two countries can reach a trade agreement. "I thanked him on behalf of our country, and said I look forward to meeting in the near future," Trump said.
This development comes shortly after Trump unveiled plans to impose steep tariffs on several nations, with Vietnam facing a proposed 46% rate—one of the highest.
Earlier today, reports indicated that Vietnam had requested a three-month delay on the tariffs to allow time for further negotiations. A statement on the Vietnamese government’s website also noted the country’s commitment to increasing purchases from the U.S.
Speaking aboard Air Force One yesterday, Trump said, “Every country is calling” in response to the new tariffs. Photo by Jp16103, Wikimedia commons.
