Min Aung Hlaing responds to US President Trump’s letter on tariffs

Min Aung Hlaing sent a reply on Thursday to Washington over concerns of perceived bilateral trade imbalances placed on imports from Myanmar to the U.S.

President Donald Trump’s letter addressed to Min Aung Hlaing on July 7 informed Naypyidaw of the imposition of a 40 percent tariff on all imports from Myanmar into the U.S.

“[The letter] also mentions that the U.S. has requested [Myanmar] to consider reducing tariffs on imports from the [U.S.],” said Zaw Min Tun, the regime spokesperson, adding that Naypyidaw would proceed with “positive engagement.”