US EditionChina Knocks Trump Trade Deal with Vietnam
- On July 3, 2025, the United States and Vietnam announced a trade deal that reduces tariffs on Vietnamese exports and imposes a 40% tariff on goods transshipped through Vietnam to avoid US tariffs.
- The agreement arose amid US efforts to tighten economic cooperation with countries near China and curb supply chain influence, provoking tension with Beijing, which opposes deals that undermine its interests.
- China's Ministry of Commerce stated on July 3 that it firmly opposed any trade deal made at its expense and vowed to protect its rights if harmed, while analysts noted Hanoi paid a high cost in tariffs and levy measures.
- Capital Economics noted that China remains a central focus of this agreement, while experts cautioned that ambiguous rules regarding transshipment enforcement could lead to diplomatic challenges.
- The deal averts a 46% tariff for Vietnam but may reduce its exports to the US by up to 25%, risk heightening US-China tensions, and set a precedent for similar agreements that Beijing could view as provocations.
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The Chinese regime reacted with hostility to the new trade agreement signed by the United States and Vietnam, which was announced by President Donald Trump. Beijing warned that it will take action if its economic interests are adversely affected by the pact.]]>
China knocks Trump trade deal with Vietnam
China knocked the newly announced U.S. trade deal with Vietnam, saying Beijing “firmly opposes” any deal that disadvantages its economy and pledged to take “countermeasures” to protect its own interests. The trade deal with Vietnam, which President Trump announced on Wednesday, sets the tariff rate on the country at 20 percent, with Vietnam giving the U.S. tariff-free access to its markets. It also seeks to prevent third countries like China fro…
Trump announced an agreement with Vietnam that reduces planned tariffs from 46% to 20% for many Vietnamese exports and sets them at 0% for US products. Although the gesture lowers the tone of confrontation, it does not eliminate the threat: the new framework includes a 40% tariff for products passing through Vietnam from third countries, especially China. It is a clear message against the “re-labelling” of Chinese goods. Vietnam, Friend or Shock…
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elnorte.comChina said it was examining the trade agreement between the US and Vietnam and that it would retaliate if its interests were harmed.
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