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Vietnam Signals Willingness to Resume Trade Negotiations With US

Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has reaffirmed the country's commitment to pursuing trade discussions with the United States, telling US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer that Hanoi remains prepared for constructive dialogue. The statement comes as months of negotiations over a comprehensive tariff agreement have stalled. Meanwhile, escalating tariff disputes between the US and Canada are creating sourcing headaches for importers of agricultural goods, consumer products, and packaging materials. Industry associations warn that ongoing tit-for-tat trade actions risk pushing up costs across supply chains on both sides of the border, affecting everything from apparel to forest products.