President Donald Trump said Sunday that he has agreed to delay a 50% tariff on European Union imports until July 9, the latest instance of Trump declaring an impending tariff and throwing markets into confusion only to later walk back the threatened levies.

Amid mounting tariff pressure from the US, Vietnamese businesses are shifting their focus to Germany, Europe’s largest economy, known for its strong purchasing power, modern distribution network, and transparent, stable business environment.

Global trade in 2024 remains a complex landscape characterized by geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and rising protectionism. In this volatile environment, Vietnam’s agricultural sector is a crucial pillar of economic stability.

The European Commission launched an investigation to assess whether anti-dumping measures are warranted on imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from Vietnam. 

The European Commission launched on Wednesday an investigation into whether anti-dumping measures are needed on imports of tyres for passenger cars and light lorries from China, following a complaint from the EU tyre industry.

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) on Wednesday released the final findings of its anti-dumping investigation into imported Portland cement and clinker from Vietnam, confirming that Vietnamese firms had engaged in dumping.

A conference on developing a sustainable durian industry was held yesterday afternoon, aiming to address challenges in production, enhance processing capacity, and improve export quality control.

In the context of global economic fluctuations, especially the US imposing high tariffs on imported goods from a number of countries, international trade activities are facing many challenges.