US President Donald Trump on Thursday said his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will take effect on March 4, along with an extra 10% duty on Chinese imports because deadly drugs are still pouring into the US from those countries.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday gave a series of apparently contradictory answers about his plans to enact tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as the European Union. 

To protect the interests of Vietnamese export businesses, authorities have advised associations and exporters to thoroughly study the updated US trade defence regulations before exporting goods there.

As Vietnam advances its digital trade revolution, cross-border e-commerce is playing an increasingly vital role in economic expansion, especially for major export sectors like coffee.

Lobster exports accounted for nearly half of Việt Nam’s total seafood export turnover to China in January.

The UK’s exports of goods to Việt Nam grew by 9.9 per cent last year, and the country is aiming to maintain this momentum in 2025.

Vietnam’s rice exports to the Philippines reached record highs in 2024, solidifying the country’s position as the leading rice supplier.

Export markets, such as South Korea and Japan, have their own regulations and do not ask for the conformity certification mandated by the Vietnamese government, leaving local businesses with extra costs and time wasted on paperwork.