The U.S. still intends to put a baseline tariff of 10% on many smaller countries, despite recent suggestions it could go higher, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday that Aug. 1 is the deadline for countries to begin paying tariffs to the United States, but said that "nothing stops countries from talking to us after August 1."

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has officially decided to terminate and not renew anti-dumping duties on certain plastic products imported from Malaysia, Thailand, and China.

On July 16, 2025, the European Commission (EC) issued a final decision on the anti-dumping investigation into some hot-rolled steel products imported from Egypt, Japan and Vietnam into the European Union (EU).

President Trump is reportedly pushing for higher blanket tariffs on imports from the European Union, throwing a wrench in negotiations ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline for sweeping duties to take effect.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry stressed on Friday that China-US economic ties benefit both sides, while urging the US side to abide by the rules of the market economy and keep the trade and economic ties sound and stable.

On July 18, 2025, the MOIT issued Decision No. 2093/QD-BCT to initiate an anti-dumping investigation concerning certain colorless float glass products originating from Indonesia and Malaysia.

With strong export growth and a top-five global ranking, Vietnam’s coconut industry is gaining international recognition, but sustainable success will depend on traceability, deep processing, and brand building.

US President Donald Trump's return to tariff diplomacy is on full display in Southeast Asia as he boasts of trade deals with first Vietnam, then Indonesia.

Free trade agreements provide a sense of continuity in a volatile trade environment by establishing clear rules and standards that help to anchor economic ties.