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.

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.

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi (AmCham) have jointly proposed US President Donald Trump to temporarily suspend the imposition of reciprocal tariffs on Vietnamese exports.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is implementing multiple synchronized measures to respond to the United States’ 46% reciprocal tariff, aiming to cushion its negative impact on exports and the economy in general.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is ready to negotiate towards reducing import tariffs on US goods to 0%, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son told US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper during a meeting in Hanoi on April 6.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham) on April 4 issued a statement outlining the wide-ranging impact of the US’s new tariff policy on Vietnamese exports.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on relevant ministries and sectors to demonstrate creativity, resilience, and intelligence to identify effective solutions to difficulties and challenges, especially after the US recently announced a 46% reciprocal tariff on Vietnamese goods to be exported into the US.

VOV.VN - Many of Vietnam’s export commodities, including agricultural products, enjoy advantages when entering the US market. However, the newly announced reciprocal tariff of up to 46% by the United States on Vietnamese goods affects not only industry but also agriculture.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underlined the importance of preparing a list of goods for negotiation to bring the tariff rate to 0% at a cabinet meeting with ministries and sectors in Hanoi on April 5.

VOV.VN - A representative from the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (Vitas) has provided insights into the current situation and proposed solutions in response to the 46% reciprocal tariff that the US is set to impose on goods imported from Vietnam.