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03-07-2025
President Trump announced the U.S. has reached a trade deal “framework” with Vietnam just before a July 9 tariff deadline. He said the U.S. will impose 20% tariffs on Vietnamese imports and 40% on any transshipping, while claiming Vietnam will open its market to U.S. goods at zero tariffs. Details are unspecified and Vietnam has not confirmed the agreement. The move follows Trump’s broader tariff plan—paused after market concerns—that would add at least a 10% tax on all imports, with higher rates for about 90 countries, aimed at reducing trade deficits. He signaled he won’t extend the pause beyond July 9.
Entities: Donald Trump, United States, Vietnam, tariffs, trade deal framework • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
03-07-2025
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed. Vietnam’s benchmark index hit its highest level since April 2022 (+0.3%) after President Trump announced a U.S.-Vietnam trade deal imposing a 20% U.S. tariff on Vietnamese imports while granting the U.S. zero tariffs into Vietnam; a 40% tariff would apply to transshipped goods. Despite the equity rally, the Vietnamese dong fell to a record low around 26,195 per dollar, which analysts said could partly offset tariff impacts. Taiwan’s market jumped to its highest since March, led by tech and consumer cyclicals, with notable gains in semiconductor and PCB names. Elsewhere, Japan’s Nikkei and Topix edged lower, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slipped, mainland China’s CSI 300 rose slightly, South Korea’s Kospi and Kosdaq gained, and Australia’s ASX 200 inched up. U.S. futures were little changed ahead of the June jobs report, after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs while the Dow was marginally lower.
Entities: Vietnam, U.S.-Vietnam trade deal, Donald Trump, Vietnamese dong, Taiwan • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
03-07-2025
The U.S. struck a limited trade deal with Vietnam days before broader U.S. “reciprocal” tariffs return. Key terms: a 20% U.S. duty on Vietnamese imports (down from the 46% rate set in April), no Vietnamese tariffs on U.S. goods, and a 40% duty on goods transshipped through Vietnam from third countries (aimed at curbing China-related circumvention). Analysts say this signals tariffs are likely to remain elevated and that more “rough” framework deals with emerging markets could follow, potentially including India, though agriculture could complicate talks. Citi warns EM Asia faces greater risk, with Thailand and Malaysia notably exposed, and spillovers for countries with production in Vietnam (e.g., Korea). Europe may find it harder to secure favorable terms; a tariff-free outcome looks unlikely, with a basic political deal and a possible 10% tariff the most realistic path amid U.S.-EU tensions and threats of higher mutual tariffs.
Entities: United States, Vietnam, reciprocal tariffs, China, Citi • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: analyze
03-07-2025
The U.S. and Vietnam announced a preliminary trade deal that imposes a 20% tariff on Vietnamese exports to the U.S. and a 40% tariff on “transshipments” — goods originating elsewhere, notably China, but routed through Vietnam. The move is part of the Trump administration’s broader push to force Southeast Asian countries to reduce Chinese content in their supply chains, screen Chinese investment, and consider export controls on sensitive tech. While the deal aims to curb Chinese tariff evasion, its impact hinges on how “transshipment” and Chinese content thresholds are defined and enforced. Businesses fear strict rules could disrupt production, increase compliance burdens, and even prompt a shift back to China if costs rise. Southeast Asian governments, wary of Chinese retaliation and economic ties, are tightening export scrutiny but face geopolitical and economic risks as Washington seeks “strategic decoupling” from China.
Entities: United States, Vietnam, China, Trump administration, transshipment • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
03-07-2025
- The US and Vietnam reached a trade deal setting a 20% tariff on Vietnamese imports to the US, with a 40% duty on goods deemed transshipped.
- The outcome is “better than expected” for Chinese manufacturers operating in Vietnam, who now largely plan to stay, viewing the tariff as manageable.
- The deal ends three months of uncertainty after an initially signaled 46% “reciprocal” tariff was paused for negotiations.
- Vietnam will cut tariffs on US goods to zero under the agreement.
- The US continues broader trade talks with multiple countries; with China, it has temporary arrangements on export controls and tariff rollbacks but no permanent deal yet.
Entities: United States, Vietnam, Chinese manufacturers, US-Vietnam trade deal, 20% tariff on Vietnamese imports • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
