President Donald Trump said Sunday that he has agreed to delay a 50% tariff on European Union imports until July 9, the latest instance of Trump declaring an impending tariff and throwing markets into confusion only to later walk back the threatened levies.

He called for effective plans and measures to continue negotiations and strive to declare the conclusion of negotiations as soon as possible.

Amid mounting tariff pressure from the US, Vietnamese businesses are shifting their focus to Germany, Europe’s largest economy, known for its strong purchasing power, modern distribution network, and transparent, stable business environment.

Việt Nam’s Trade Office in Singapore recently encouraged Vietnamese businesses to participate in Retail’s Big Show APAC 2025, which will take place in Singapore early next month.

Is it a negotiating tactic, a credible threat or a howl of rage?

Mr. Nguyen Tien Hai, Director of Engineering at the Energy and Environment Consulting JSC (VNEEC), tells Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy Vu Khue about the necessity of building an ecosystem to support the development of the country’s carbon market.

A conference on developing a sustainable durian industry was held yesterday afternoon, aiming to address challenges in production, enhance processing capacity, and improve export quality control.

In the context of global economic fluctuations, especially the US imposing high tariffs on imported goods from a number of countries, international trade activities are facing many challenges.

Despite setting an ambitious target of surpassing 65 billion USD in agricultural exports for 2025, Vietnam’s agricultural sector has faced considerable challenges right from the first quarter.

Vietnam is accelerating efforts to strengthen economic resilience through targeted reforms, digital transformation, and the diversification of export markets.