Hanoi, April 10 -- US President Donald Trump's decision to temporarily pause reciprocal tariffs on imports from over 75 countries, including Vietnam, is a positive step, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on April 10.

Hang was speaking in response to reporters' question about the ministry' comment and Vietnam's planned actions following the US President's announcement of a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs a day earlier.

In line with the spirit of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Vietnam will negotiate with the US a reciprocal trade agreement based on mutual respect, aiming to achieve proper solutions towards fair and sustainable trade that benefit the people and businesses of both countries, she...