Myanmar junta chief asks Trump for sharp reduction in 40pct tariff rate
Myanmar's ruling military genera Min Aung Hlaing proposed a reduced rate of 10 per cent to 20 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR: Myanmar's ruling military general has asked US President Donald Trump for a reduction in the 40 per cent tariff rate on his country's exports to the US 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 per cent to 20 per cent, with his country slashing its levy on US imports to a range of zero to 10 per cent, 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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