Vietnam is seeking a trade deal with the United States to replace the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement. Official media in Vietnam say Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc spoke to a delegation of American business people last week. He told them that he was ready to visit the United States. He added that he hopes to meet President Donald Trump for talks on trade and other issues. Some observers say Prime Minister Nguyen has a good chance to reach a trade deal with the U.S.