US-Vietnam Tariff Deal Reshapes Trade, Raises Questions on Transshipments

  • US imposes 20% tariff on Vietnamese exports and 40% on transshipped goods
  • Trump and President To Lam discuss the agreement, claiming mutual benefits
  • Vietnam seeks market economy status and removal of high-tech export limits
  • Tariff hike may affect US importers and consumer prices
  • Uncertainty remains over enforcement and China’s response to the deal