Myanmar junta chief asks Trump for sharp reduction in 40% tariff rate
Reuters July 11, 2025 02:02 PM
Synopsis

Myanmar's ruling military general, Min Aung Hlaing, has appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump for a decrease in the 40% tariff on Myanmar's exports to the U.S. He suggested a reduced rate of 10% to 20%. Myanmar is also ready to lower its levy on U.S. imports to between zero and 10%. Min Aung Hlaing praised Trump's leadership.

Myanmar's military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing
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.
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