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Under a Prime Minister’s decision, Acting Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc has been appointed head of the Task Force responsible for adapting to changes in the United States’ economic and trade policy.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung signed Decision No. 797 to revise the head of the Task Force established to strengthen cooperation and proactively adapt to changes in U.S. economic and trade policy. Accordingly, Pham Gia Tuc replaces Bui Thanh Son, who has ceased his duties as Deputy Prime Minister.
The remaining provisions of Decision No. 713, which established the Task Force, remain unchanged.
The Task Force’s mandate is to help the Prime Minister closely monitor global and regional developments—particularly changes in U.S. economic and trade policy—and to proactively advise, propose, and recommend measures to adapt flexibly, promptly, appropriately, and effectively to global and regional conditions and upcoming U.S. policy changes.
The stated aim is to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, maintain a peaceful and stable external environment, and maximize external resources to support national growth and development.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade serves as the Task Force’s permanent secretariat. It is responsible for leading and coordinating with the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and relevant agencies, using existing mechanisms to carry out assigned tasks.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is tasked with directing Vietnamese representative offices abroad to continuously monitor developments, update and exchange information, and promptly report relevant issues.
Other ministries and agencies participate as members according to their functions and duties. They are required to routinely review developments and provide information, proposals, and recommendations to the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consolidation and reporting.
At least every Tuesday, or as requested by the Task Force leader, the standing office must compile and report to the Prime Minister on the status of the assigned tasks.
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