But Baucus said GSP status may be difficult for Vietnam to obtain if the country’s labor regulations didn’t comply with international guidelines.

Quan, meanwhile, called for the US to ease the supervision of Vietnam’s textile and garment products, as well as grant the country GSP status.

Under the GSP program, 132 developing countries are able to export to the US without attracting any import duties.

Baucus’ meeting with HCMC officials was part of the senator’s four-day trip to Vietnam which concludes tomorrow.

Reported by Huong Le