U.S., Vietnam meet to discuss Trade and Investment Framework
The U.S. met with Vietnam this week to discuss the two countries' Trade and Investment Framework -- and took the opportunity to "reaffirm the Trump Administration's commitment to expanding ties with the Asia-Pacific region, including with Vietnam," the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said in a statement. During March 27-28 meeting -- the first on TIFA since 2011 -- the U.S. "urged Vietnam to promptly address bilateral issues, including related to agriculture and food safety, intellectual property, digital trade,...