European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said the European Union (EU) may continue working on a trade agreement with the United States.

he European Union and Viet Nam will elevate ties during a visit to Hanoi by the European Council President Antonio Costa on Thursday, an EU official said, as both sides seek to expand international partnerships amid disruptions from U.S. tariffs.

The automotive industry was hit hardest, with car exports falling by 11.4% and parts exports by 10.7% due to the new import tariffs.

China has bought about 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans, fulfilling a U.S.-stated pledge to purchase that volume by the end of February, three traders told Reuters on Tuesday, after a late-October trade truce spurred buying.

From January 27, 2026, the European Union (EU) will implement new regulations requiring tuna intended for direct consumption to be frozen to a core temperature of -18°C or lower, even when frozen in brine on board;

According to the Viet Nam News Agency correspondent in Seoul, on January 26, the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Energy (MOTIE) and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) announced figures showing that South Korea's exports to Viet Nam in 2025 reached US$62.8 billion, an increase of 7.6% compared to the previous year. Conversely, South Korea's imports from Viet Nam also increased by 11.7%, reaching US$31.8 billion.

For the first time in Viet Nam's trade history, export turnover in December 2025 exceeded $44 billion, setting a new record despite the challenges of the global economy.

Viet Nam's international trade activities have seen explosive growth since the beginning of 2026, creating a solid foundation for the year's goals.

In 2025, fresh coconuts will surpass dragon fruit for the first time, rising to second place with an export value of approximately 534 million USD, an increase of nearly 37% compared to 2024.

Viet Nam's import and export figures exceeding $930 billion not only mark an expansion in the scale of its trade but also demonstrate a shift from quantitative to qualitative growth.