ASTANA, July 10. /TASS/. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a letter to US President Donald Trump following Washington's statement on the introduction of 25% customs duties on goods from Kazakhstan from August 1.
As the press service of the Kazakh President reported, Tokayev confirmed his readiness for dialogue and expressed confidence in reaching a compromise.
"The President of Kazakhstan confirmed our country's readiness to continue a constructive dialogue in order to develop a rational solution to trade issues. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed confidence in reaching a compromise on the trade problem," the statement said.
Tokayev also stressed that Astana views Washington "as a long-standing trade and investment partner" and is "committed to developing fair, predictable, mutually beneficial trade ties."
This week, Trump published a series of letters to heads of state on his Truth Social page about the introduction of duties on goods. Kazakhstan is one of such countries. In a letter to Tokayev Trump indicated that from August 1, Washington will introduce duties on all goods imported from the republic in the amount of 25%.
