As Canada braces for 25 per cent U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, U.S. President Donald Trump says he is considering an additional tariff on Canadian-made cars, which could be as high as 50 to 100 per cent.

U.S. President Donald Trump has delayed the suspension of the de minimis provision, which allows packages worth less than US$800 to enter duty-free, but Vietnamese businesses remain concerned about the future of importing, specifically a wave of cheap imports

Vietnam shipped 774.3 million USD worth of aquatic products abroad in January, a year-on-year increase of 3.3%, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Compared to the same period in 2024, exports in the first half of January 2025 increased by more than 6%, equivalent to nearly USS$1 billion.

In 2024, the exports of processed coffee increased by 35% compared to 2023 to reach 1.18 billion USD, accounting for 21% of the country’s total coffee export value in 2024.

In the context of significant changes in the global seafood market, the US seafood sector is impacted by political factors, tariffs, and consumer demand

The risk of a US-led trade war expanding globally raises concerns for Vietnam's exports and its ability to benefit from FTAs. Experts warn that Vietnam must closely monitor developments and proactively adapt to potential challenges.

The European Union (EU) is introducing stricter regulations on food safety and sustainability in order to reduce environmental impact and ensure product quality that are expected to significantly affect Vietnamese exporters to the Nordic market, warned the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam.