Malaysia accepts US 10% tariff while pursuing talks to protect businesses
The US has set a 10% tariff on Malaysian goods under the Section 301 measure related to forced labour. The rate is unchanged from the previous temporary tariff.
US removes tariff threats against Vietnam
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on July 23 issued a formal determination in the Vietnam Currency Section 301 investigation, under which the agency will not take any tariff action against Vietnam.
US newspaper: US, Vietnam working to resolve trade issues
The Inside US Trade has published an article entitled “US, Vietnam working to avoid imposition of Section 301 tariffs”.
Vietnamese Ambassador to US talks with Congressman
Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Ha Kim Ngoc has held a phone talk with Congressman Ted Yoho, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation (116th tenure), on the occasion of his office at the House of Representatives ending.