Trump announces US trade pact with Vietnam

US president says goods from Vietnam will face a 20% tariff, a lower rate than the 46% levy he announced in April

The United States and Vietnam struck a trade agreement that sets 20% tariffs on many of the Southeast Asian country’s exports following last-minute negotiations, Donald Trump and Vietnamese state media said on Wednesday.

The rate is lower than an initial 46% levy Trump announced in April on goods from Vietnam which was due to take effect next week.

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