Vietnam is ready to discuss with the US about imposing 800% tax on solar panels

Installing solar panels at a project in Vietnam - Photo: NAM TRAN

On the afternoon of April 24, at the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , the issue of US tariffs continued to receive attention from international media representatives in Vietnam.

In particular, a TV station from Hong Kong raised the issue that Vietnam is among the group of 4 Southeast Asian countries that the US announced to impose tariffs on. solar panels

The proposed tax rate for Cambodia is expected to be up to 3,521%, while Vietnam will be subject to a tax of 245%. In particular, four Vietnamese companies will be subject to a total tax of up to 813.92% (including 542.64% anti-subsidy tax and 271.28% anti-dumping tax).

Responding to a request for comment on the above move, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang affirmed that Vietnam "is willing to discuss with US agencies to jointly resolve difficulties, ensuring that relevant information is considered objectively, fairly, and in accordance with international practices, thereby facilitating and promoting bilateral economic , trade, and investment cooperation."

"We are committed to promoting fair and transparent trade activities while protecting the legitimate rights of enterprises operating in Vietnam," the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized.

Vietnam is among the group of economies declared by the US to be subject to sanctions. Countervailing tax highest, at 46%. US President Donald Trump then announced a 90-day delay in imposing tariffs, but maintained a 10% reciprocal tariff on all Vietnamese goods exported to the US, along with other industry-specific tariffs.

In an effort to resolve the tariff issue, Vietnam has made many moves to show goodwill. On April 4, General Secretary To Lam had a phone call with US President Donald Trump. Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc was then sent to the US as the General Secretary’s special envoy and met with senior US finance and trade officials.

Yesterday, April 23, Minister of Industry and Trade, Head of the Government's negotiation delegation Nguyen Hong Dien had a phone call with US Trade Representative Jamieson L. Greer to officially start negotiations on economic issues. bilateral trade between Vietnam and the United States.

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