Inside the Vietnamese factory preparing for the worst since Trump's tariff threat

Inside the Vietnamese factory preparing for the worst since Trump's tariff threat

Sewing machines buzz with the sound of frantic efforts to do whatever they can before Mr Trump's big decision day. He may have put his "Liberation Day" tariffs on pause for 90 days, but no one in this factory is taking anything for granted.

Cards on the table: Why the EU should negotiate Trump’s tariffs in three phases

President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) | picture alliance / ASSOCIATED PRESS | Mark Schiefelbein President Donald Trump’s announcement that he was suspending his “reciprocal tariff” policy for 90 days for all countries except China was forced by the wrath of markets—but it also signals a tactical shift by Wa…

Trump Signals End To Tariff Pause, Hints At "Reasonable" Rates

President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that the 90-day pause on his reciprocal tariffs is unlikely to be extended, offering a glimpse into his administration’s approach to ongoing trade negotiations. “I think I know pretty much, and again, we’ll have deals made but we’ll also make deals,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “In […] Trump Signals End To Tariff Pause, Hints At “Reasonable” Rates

The pressure is on for Trump to deliver trade deals fast before the tariff pause ends

President Donald Trump faces a 90-day deadline to secure trade deals with 75 countries before "reciprocal" tariffs return.Kevin Lamarque/REUTERSTrump faces a self-imposed 90-day deadline to secure trade deals with 75 countries.Trade experts doubt comprehensive trade deals are feasible within such a short timeline.A counselor to Trump previously said the administration aims at "90 deals in 90 days."With little more than 70 days left before higher…

On April 9, Donald Trump announced the suspension for 90 days of the "reciprocal" customs duties that had come into effect the day before for more than sixty countries.

Financial markets have achieved what neither the EU nor China nor any government has achieved so far. After the imposition of tariffs on the so-called "Liberation Day" almost four weeks ago caused a crash on the international stock exchanges, US President Donald Trump at least changed his course for the time being. The new customs regime was suspended against most countries for 90 days. After numerous American companies soon complained of disrup…