Myanmar military chief asks Trump for 40% tariff reduction, says ready for negotiation

Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar’s ruling military general, proposed a reduced rate of 10% to 20%, with his country slashing its levy on U.S. imports to a range of zero to 10%.

File photo of Myanmar's military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing | Reuters

Myanmar: Myanmar’s ruling military general has asked U.S. President Donald Trump for a reduction in the 40% tariff rate on his country’s exports to the U.S. and is ready to send a negotiation team to Washington if needed, state media reported on Friday.

In a response to a letter from Trump notifying Myanmar of the tariff, Min Aung Hlaing proposed a reduced rate of 10% to 20%, with his country slashing its levy on U.S. imports to a range of zero to 10%, it said.

“The senior general acknowledged the president’s strong leadership in guiding his country towards national prosperity with the spirit of a true patriot,” state media said in a report.

This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.