The US has agreed to begin negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement with Vietnam, as proposed by Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc at his meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on April 9.

VOV.VN - An economic expert has projected that Vietnam’s GDP growth could be affected, with an estimated decrease of 2-3 percentage points if the United States imposes a 46% reciprocal tariff on Vietnamese imports, starting on April 9.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s economy is forecast to grow at 6.6% and 6.5% in 2025 and 2026, respectively, following a robust 7.1% growth last year, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s flagship annual economic publication released on April 9.

High export prices helped the pepper export value remain positive in the first quarter of 2025, despite a decrease in export volume, however, with the US announcing base and reciprocal tariffs on imported goods, exporters are concerned about facing significant losses in the coming time.

Economists underlined the need for Vietnamese Government and businesses to apply measures to adapt to the new tariff policy of the US to maintain growth during a meeting held by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade on April 8.

In response to US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a minimum 10% import tariff on all goods and a 46% countervailing duty on Vietnamese imports, the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham Vietnam) has put forward proposals aimed at balancing the interests of both nations.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son on April 8 chaired a meeting of the task force on strengthening cooperation and proactively responding to adjustments in US economic and trade policies.

VOV.VN - Following the US’ announcement of a 46% tariff on several Vietnamese products, including shrimp, the Ca Mau provincial People’s Committee has urged seafood processors and shrimp farmers to remain calm and avoid panic.

VOV.VN - Facing a US tariff hike of up to 46%, the Government is rallying domestic and overseas stakeholders to jointly implement rapid and long-term trade response measures.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a phone call with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on April 6 to exchange views on bilateral relations and assess recent emerging regional and international issues, including the new US tariff policy.