Myanmar junta chief asks Trump for sharp reduction in 40% tariff rate

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Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup on February 1, presides over an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021. (Reuters)

(Reuters) - Myanmar's ruling military general has asked US President Donald Trump for a reduction in the 40% 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% to 20%, with his country slashing its levy on US imports to a range of zero to 10%, 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.

(Reporting by Shoon Naing; Writing by Martin Petty; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)