Economics

Lighthizer Says Vietnam Must Cut Its Trade Surplus With U.S.

  • U.S. trade rep replies to Senate Finance Committee queries
  • Comments come as trade imbalance worsens sharply from 2018
U.S. Wants to Close Trade Gap With Vietnam
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Vietnam must take steps to cut its trade surplus with the U.S., Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said in comments released Monday, as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on the Southeast Asian country.