President Trump Announces U.S.–Vietnam Trade Deal: Logistics Implications for Global Supply Chains
From Truth Social today: President Trump confirmed that the U.S. has finalized a trade agreement with Vietnam. Highlights include:
20% tariff on imports from Vietnam to the U.S., rising to 40% for trans‑shipped goods via third countries.
Zero tariffs on all U.S. exports to Vietnam
Emphasis on American SUVs (Large Engine Vehicles) – “a wonderful addition to the various product lines within Vietnam”.
What This Means for Your Supply Chain
🔹 Vietnam manufacturing growth is expected; more warehousing, cross-border volume, and documentation assistance will be needed
🔹 Export advantages: zero duties on U.S. exports open new channels for American-grown products to enter Vietnam efficiently
🔹 Customs diligence is now critical: the new trans‑shipment tariff brings stricter compliance checks
How EP Logistics Can Help
→ Implement robust origin verification protocols to avoid 40% tariffs
→ Offer streamlined customs brokerage and documentation support
→ Provide warehousing and freight planning across Vietnam, Mexico, and U.S. hubs
Next Steps
Let’s connect to explore how your Vietnam-linked supply chain can benefit from these changes. To request a logistics strategy briefing or a customized risk assessment, please reach out to your EP Logistics representative or email us at sales@eplogistics.com.
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