These provisions of the Vietnam deal show that China remains the central focus of U.S. trade policy even after Washington and Beijing reached a shaky trade truce and discussions with other partners over trade drag on. The agreement implies that other ...

Vietnam's economy grew at a faster pace in the second quarter of this year led by strong exports, in an encouraging sign just days after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would place lower-than-threatened 20% tariffs on many Vietnamese products.

The US trade agreement with Vietnam reportedly lowers tariffs but lacks detail, triggering sharp warnings from Chinese officials.

President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam on Wednesday that would allow U.S. goods to enter the country duty-free.

Vietnam is a top destination for retailers and brands looking to reduce their reliance on factories in China, but has also become a target of Trump's aggressive trade policy.

The announcement came after President Trump in April proposed a steep 46% tariff on Vietnamese imports; he later paused those tariffs while talks continued.