Hanoi, April 4 -- Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc announced on April 4 that the Vietnamese Government has proposed the US delay its imposition of new 46% tariffs on Vietnamese goods for 1-3 months, aiming to pave the way for negotiations that ensure fair taxation.

Phoc made the statement at his working session in Hanoi with enterprises exporting products to the US, industry associations, and related agencies.

The Deputy PM expressed his surprise at the US's decision announced on April 2, but underscored Vietnam's consistent openness and cooperation with the US in securing equitable tariffs, curbing goods transshipment, and fostering mutually beneficial trade.

He highlighted a recent decree, issued on March 31, slashing 23 tariff line...