Thailand's exports to the EU totaled 24.2 billion USD, including computers, jewelry, air conditioners, rubber products, and automobiles, while imports from the EU amounted to 19.3 billion USD, mainly comprising machinery, pharmaceuticals, aircraft, chemicals, and electrical equipment.

The UK is set to begin trade talks with the Philippines after the Asian nation agreed to lift an import ban on British beef and poultry products.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told Vietnam’s top trade official his country must improve the trade balance between the two countries and further open up its markets.

Vietnam exported 65.2 billion USD worth of products in January-February, a 9.9% increase compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, imports totaled 62.9 billion USD, rising 16%, resulting in a trade surplus of 235 million USD.

One of the major factors impacting export trends is the limited supply of raw materials, particularly those caught by domestic fishing fleets.

The event was attended by Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States Nguyễn Quốc Dũng, the Ministry of Industry and Trade delegation, representatives from major Vietnamese corporations such as PVN, EVN, Petrolimex, TKV, and Masan, along with US partners and officials.

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports came into force Wednesday, triggering a reprisal from the European Union as the global trade war enters a new and risky phase.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to slap a 200% tariff on all wines and other alcoholic products coming out of Europe if the European Union does not scrap its planned tax on American whiskey.

US goods due to be affected from 1 April include bourbon whiskey, jeans and Harley-Davidson motorbikes

Industry experts and businesses discussed the challenges and solutions facing Vietnam's coffee sector in light of the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) at a trade conference in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on Tuesday.