VOV.VN - The pepper sector is facing growing challenges despite a surge in export prices, as the US is set to raise tariffs on Vietnamese pepper from the current 10% to between 25% and 30% in the third quarter, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).

VOV.VN - Vietnam has actively worked to strengthen balanced, sustainable economic, trade, and investment ties with the US, seeking its greater understanding as the country is still recovering from the impacts of war and embargo, with a transitioning economy and limited resilience to global shocks.

Amid unpredictable fluctuations in US tariff policies, Vietnamese businesses must take a proactive and strategic approach to sustain their exports to this key market, experts emphasised at a workshop held in Ho Chi Minh City last week.

VOV.VN - The most optimistic scenario envisions a 10% tariff imposed by the US on Vietnamese goods, under which Vietnam’s GDP growth could reach the target range of 7.5–8%.

The Ministries of Industry and Trade, and Agriculture and Environment jointly held a conference aimed at boosting trade in agro-fishery-forestry products between Vietnam and the US in Hanoi on May 9.

Vietnam attaches importance to its relations with the US – one of its biggest trading partners, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Quang Phuong told a visiting delegation from the US Congress’s US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) led by its Chair Reva Price on May 7.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien, who leads the Government’s negotiation delegation on reciprocal trade agreement with the US, met with US Ambassador Marc E. Knapper in Hanoi on May 7 to advance ongoing negotiations addressing bilateral economic and trade matters.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has affirmed Vietnam's readiness to negotiate with the United States for the benefit of both nations’ people and businesses, aiming for balanced and sustainable trade.

Vietnam’s aquatic product exports in the early months of 2025 have continued to show steady growth, although performance has varied across product segments and markets, amid mounting challenges posed by reciprocal tariff measures of the US.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 6 chaired a meeting between permanent cabinet members and leaders of ministries and sectors to assess the current trade situation in the new context and negotiations for balanced and sustainable trade ties with the US.