Vietnamese businesses brace for Trump's tariffs

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly called tariffs "the most beautiful word". While countries wait for him to announce fresh tariffs, CNA's Tung Ngo explains why one of Southeast Asia's most promising economies was always going to be vulnerable.

[WilliamNguyen-mbhv]

Don’t be fooled by Vietnamese products
Chinese manufacturers export their products, and materials to Vietnam in order to avoiding American tariffs nowadays

[WilliamNguyen-mbhv]

These Vietnamese products were made in Vietnam, but. their products materials were made in China, they exported their products to US with low cost

[ThinhTran-kf]

Trump is right VN production brings from China along. President Trump should tariffs VN like China .

[klausschumacher]

The US is depending on countries like Vietnam for shoes and textiles because the local industry doesn't exist anymore in the US. If Trump puts tariffs on these products the US customer must pay for it.

[RockWell-fe]

Thank you very much for this great reporting.

[TienyeeTien]

So the manufacturing is still NOT going back to the 🇺🇸. Fantastic

[chuckdawit]

Does anyone here think Trump balancing out the trade deficit with foreign countries is wrong?

[brendanly]

Vietnam needs to diversify their exports to other countries.

[Milky-Space]

Luckily Singapore has nothing to export to America and won't be affected by tariffs

[Truthseeker]

Well, great time for Vietnam to diverse the investors: Korea, Japan, and EU are keen to do that more and more.

[pickashoe]

Don't need enemies when you have US as an ally.

[cuonghoang]

not just Vietnam, other countries must also prepare for incoming tariff from the Trump administration

[ngatruong]

GDP của VN giờ đâu còn phụ thuộc vào mấy ngành này, giờ GDP chính của VN là ở ngành GIAO THÔNG, không tin, hỏi lảnh đạo quê nhà xem có phải trong vòng 1 tháng thu hơn 500 tỏi không?

[ECOSAM-SG]

The potential impact of tariffs highlights just how interconnected and fragile global economies can be. 🌍 For Singapore, this is a timely reminder of the importance of building resilience by supporting local small businesses. 🇸🇬 Did you know that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) make up 99% of all businesses in Singapore and contribute nearly half of our GDP? 💼 Every dollar spent on a homegrown brand strengthens our economy, creates jobs, and reduces dependence on external shocks. Let’s come together and back our local businesses—it’s a powerful way to safeguard our future. Who else believes in investing in a resilient Singapore? 🙌✨

[huhwhatjason]

The non-machine transcribed subtitles should have written "reaped" instead of "gripped" for "gripped the most gains".

[HaiNguyen-xnub]

2 things: 1) Trump signed a 1.8 B deal to build a resort 3 months agi in Hung Yen VN. 2) Last week, VietJet low cost signed a 65 B deal to buy VN knows Trump

[lailalala]

Vietnam garments is cut, sew, iron, check in China and send to Vietnam for packing and label as made in Vietnam.

[anonymous]

Everyone wants a trade surplus

How to achieve trade surplus without having the other party having trade deficit?

[nguyenvanphi]

kiểu gì cũng có tăng thuế, quan trọng là ít hay nhiều thôi . Tô Lâm kêu bà Thảo sang đó mua boeing với mạng spacex + sắp tới sẽ tạo điều kiện cho tập đoàn của trump làm ăn tại Hưng yên, kiểu gửi thông điệp sẵn sàng đàm phán để giảm thặng dư, hi vọng thuế sắp tới sẽ không cao

[ShoSho-cqct]

I know a few Vietnamese who literally prayed for Trump to win presidency. Wonder what they’re thinking now 😂