Rubio Encourages Vietnam to Address Trade Imbalances With US

Vietnam is among the world’s most trade-dependent nations, with exports accounting for about 85% of its economy.

Photographer: Linh Pham/Bloomberg
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio encouraged Vietnam to address its trade imbalances with the US in a call with Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.

Rubio and Son, who is also deputy prime minister, discussed regional concerns including “China’s aggressive behavior in the South China Sea,” State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said in a statement on Friday.