Vietnam is ready to discuss with the US about imposing tax on solar panels

At a regular press conference on the afternoon of April 24, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang answered questions from the press about the US Department of Commerce's announcement that it would impose tariffs on solar panels from four Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam.

"Vietnam is willing to discuss with US authorities to resolve problems, ensuring that the review of relevant information is conducted objectively, fairly, and in accordance with international practices and regulations," said Ms. Pham Thu Hang.

According to Ms. Hang, Vietnam is committed to promoting fair and transparent trade activities and protecting the legitimate rights of enterprises producing and doing business in Vietnam.

On April 21, the US government announced its intention to impose tariffs on solar panels imported from Southeast Asia, with the highest rate being up to 3,521%. The proposal is still awaiting final approval from the US International Trade Commission (ITC) at its meeting in June.

The decision is the result of an anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation launched by several US and international solar manufacturers about a year ago.

It is expected that the proposed tax rate for Cambodia could be up to 3,521%, while products of Chinese company Jinko Solar exported from Malaysia are subject to a tax of 40%, from Vietnam are subject to a tax of 245%; products of Chinese company Trina Solar are subject to a tax of 375% if exported from Thailand and more than 200% if exported from Vietnam.

These tariffs do not include the base 10% tariff that the Trump administration has imposed since early April on most goods from major trading partners.

(According to VOV)

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