A dramatic year of tariff tension between Vietnam and the U.S. is ending with a breakthrough: a mutual trade framework agreement.

Average export growth during January-November hit 28%, with shipments to the US rising over 30%. Much of this impressive expansion stemmed from front-loading of major orders in the second quarter ahead of tariff imposition.

For the first time ever, electronics have overtaken textiles and footwear to become Vietnam’s largest export category to the United States, reflecting a major shift in the country’s industrial development.

The US has announced the preliminary conclusion of its anti-dumping duty review on Vietnamese honey, with a significant reduction in the duty rate compared to the previous period.

The fifth round of in-person negotiations on the Vietnam – US Reciprocal Trade Agreement concluded after the three-day session from November 12 to 14 in Washington DC, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has reported.

Vietnam has demonstrated sincerity in trade negotiations, helping the United States achieve positive outcomes with its partners, said Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien.

The two countries reaffirm commitment to a fair and balanced trade framework in the latest round of negotiations.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer have held a ministerial-level negotiation on the bilateral trade reciprocity agreement between Vietnam and the United States.

A new AI technology developed by FPT has just been granted a patent in the United States, marking a significant milestone in Vietnam’s innovation journey on the global artificial intelligence landscape.

The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) organised the Vietnam Tourism Roadshow in Washington D.C. on November 4 evening (local time).

Negotiators from both sides are working to finalize a deal grounded in equality and shared economic interests.

Despite strong export growth, Vietnamese businesses are struggling to adapt to new US trade barriers and environmental regulations.

A 20% U.S. tax forces Vietnamese firms to restructure strategies, improve product origin traceability, and explore new markets.

Vietnam’s trade minister has appealed to the U.S. to fairly reassess its rejection of 12 Vietnamese fishing methods, citing major economic risks.

Officials race to comply with 12 US requirements that could cost Vietnam USD 200 million if ignored.

The US recently imposed a 20% reciprocal tax on goods originating from Vietnam, a level that presents challenges but remains manageable for domestic enterprises.

A key focus for US firms at VIS 2025 will be direct engagement with VN suppliers on the exhibition floor - discussing product portfolios, technical specifications, traceability, ESG standards, delivery schedules, sustainable procurement options.

Four in ten kitchen items in U.S. households now originate from Vietnam, prompting Vietnamese firms to adapt as new US tariffs loom.

A 20% US tariff can be countered by Vietnam’s intelligence and adaptability - but first, both nations must identify a “common denominator” in their market economies.