US-Vietnam Tariff Deal

On July 2, US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam.

On July 2, US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam. The deal imposes a 20% tariff on Vietnamese goods entering the US and a 40% tariff on transshipped goods. However, with the definition of "transhipped" still unclear, the market remains cautious.

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Monday 7 July 2025

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