State Administration Council Information Team Leader Maj-Gen Zaw Min Tun clarified the message from US President Donald Trump to State Administration Council Chairman and Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing regarding trade relations.

He said: “I will explain matters related to the message/letter on trade relationship sent by President of the United States of America Donald Trump to Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, as part of responding to the queries raised by the media.”

He continued: “The letter mentions the intention to engage in trade with Myanmar and notes that there are financial interests related to trade. In summary, it states that the United States will impose a 40 per cent tariff on imports from Myanmar. It also mentions that the US has requested Myanmar to consider reducing tariffs on imports from the United States. Furthermore, the letter highlights that Myanmar would be allowed to put investments in the US. It also indicates that there is room for negotiation regarding tariff rates. We have positively received this letter. In terms of trade volume between Myanmar and the US, during the 2023-2024 financial year, the trade value was approximately US$701.9 million. In the 2024-2025 FY, it amounted to around US$588.3 million. Regarding the Myanmar government’s stance on the letter, the first point is that the government will proceed with positive engagement and negotiation efforts to adjust this letter. The second point is the hope that these negotiations will lead to mutually beneficial outcomes for both sides. Thank you all.”

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