
The State Bank of Vietnam and the U.S. Treasury released a joint statement committing both sides to avoid manipulating exchange rates for competitive advantage. They agreed to continue regular consultations on macroeconomic and monetary issues, and affirmed that FX intervention is an acceptable tool in some cases.
The statement reduces the risk of trade friction over currency policy between Vietnam and the US, which matters for the outlook for Vietnamese import demand. It has no immediate effect on feed commodity prices.
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