A former Harvard dean unpacks what the new US tariffs mean for Vietnam's global trade future.

From now until late 2025, and possibly into the first half of 2026, some Vietnamese exports to the U.S may struggle to sustain the rapid growth seen in the first six months of this year.

The US expects to largely complete negotiations with countries that have yet to secure a trade deal by the end of October, Nikkei Asia reported, citing an interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

China wants the United States to ease export controls on chips critical for artificial intelligence as part of a trade deal before a possible summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

Alongside trade, industrial and energy cooperation has consistently been a focus of both Vietnam and the Republic of Korea, forming a key pillar of their relations.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has conceded the government is unlikely to win a reduction in the tariff rate the US has applied to New Zealand goods.

The Indian stainless steel industry is pushing for anti-dumping duties on cheap imports, mainly from China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The move comes as these imports are hurting domestic players.

As the United States slaps a 20 per cent countervailing tariff on Vietnamese exports, concerns loom over the policy's implications for Vietnam's growth trajectory.

Vietnamese exporters are bracing for new U.S. tariffs, but many had already prepared strategies to cope before the measures took effect.

The circular economy, an economic system designed to minimise waste and maximise resource efficiency, is taking centre stage in Việt Nam’s industrial restructuring efforts.