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

On July 2, President Donald Trump finalized a new trade agreement with Vietnam, which he had personally negotiated with General Secretary Nguyen Xuan Phuc. The deal has a tariff of 20%, which will be assessed on all goods imported from Vietnam, and a 40% charge on any goods that might be considered transshipped goods.

Washington — President Trump announced Wednesday that the U.S. has reached a trade deal with Vietnam, days before the July 9 deadline when the pause on his so-called reciprocal tariffs will expire.