VOV.VN - The US decision to temporarily suspend the 46% tariff on Vietnamese imports for 90 days has received positive reactions from the business community and economic experts. However, some analysts remain concerned about whether Vietnam can fully capitalize on the opportunity.

VOV.VN - Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang has described the US administration’s decision to suspend reciprocal tariffs for 90 days on several partners, including Vietnam, as a positive step.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has had a host of meetings with US lawmakers, businesses, and experts to boost bilateral trade and investment, calling for the removal of tariffs on Vietnamese goods and a sustainable trade deal.

VOV.VN - Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Nguyen Ngoc Canh held a bilateral meeting with US Department of the Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia and the Pacific Robert Kaproth in Malaysia recently, discussing macroeconomic conditions and current monetary policy management.

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 - Ho Chi Minh City has developed three growth scenarios after the Trump administration announced a 46% reciprocal tariff on Vietnamese commodities to be exported to the United States.

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.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has set a target for the agro-forestry-fishery sector to grow by at least 4% in 2025, with export turnover expected to reach US$65 billion, striving for US$70 billion.

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.