Vietnam is grappling with a rising tide of trade defense investigations, particularly anti-circumvention cases, as its exports are climbing, said Government officials.

Vietnam is vulnerable to becoming the new Trump administration's next target for tariffs as data shows its trade surplus with the United States ballooning, industry executives and analysts said.

That was one of the topics of interest at the press conference of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) held on November 19.

Promoting negotiations on customs commitments within the framework of free trade agreements (FTAs) plays an important role in facilitating import and export activities. These commitments not only help optimize the customs clearance process but also minimize costs and risks for businesses, opening up great opportunities for Vietnamese goods to access deeper into the international market.

Authorities in the central province of Quang Ngai has increase inspections and control over the operation of all fishing vessels, ensure that they comply with regulations.

Trump’s punitive tariffs would put Brussels under pressure to cut a defensive deal to fend off a glut of Chinese exports.

As one of the world's leading textile, garment and footwear exporting countries, Vietnam is facing many opportunities as well as challenges in response to strict customer regulations in "greening" production, including a number of commitments such as implementing social and environmental responsibilities and reducing emissions…

In the first 11 months of 2024, export value expanded by 14.4 per cent to $369.9 billion, while imports grew by 16.4 per cent to $345.6 billion.