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Executive Summary
On April 2, 2025, the Trump administration announced a steep 46% reciprocal tariff on imports from Vietnam, effective April 9. Justified as a response to Vietnam’s high trade surplus and alleged trade barriers, this move is poised to reshape the U.S.-Vietnam trade dynamic. Key export industries—textiles, footwear, electronics, furniture, and seafood face significant disruption, while both Vietnamese and American businesses brace for ripple effects.
By KamelamariExecutive Summary
On April 2, 2025, the Trump administration announced a steep 46% reciprocal tariff on imports from Vietnam, effective April 9. Justified as a response to Vietnam’s high trade surplus and alleged trade barriers, this move is poised to reshape the U.S.-Vietnam trade dynamic. Key export industries—textiles, footwear, electronics, furniture, and seafood face significant disruption, while both Vietnamese and American businesses brace for ripple effects.