Vietnam reciprocal tariffs reflect trade deficit and ties to China

The threat of rising tariff rates on U.S. imports could hobble the economic trajectory of countries such as Vietnam.  Foreign direct investment in Vietnam has increased in recent years as firms search for ways to manage risks stemming from production in China. Vietnam has received approximately $18.5 billion in net foreign direct investment, according to World Bank […]

Retailers with most China, Vietnam sourcing and how to trade stocks

As trade tensions escalate over President Donald Trump’s tariffs policy , there are some retail stocks investors should watch out for that have significant sourcing exposure to certain affected countries, according to Bank of America. Last week, Trump announced sweeping new tariffs, including a 10% baseline duty that was imposed Saturday as well as a […]

China punches back as world weighs how to deal with higher US tariffs

BANGKOK (AP) — China hit back with a stiff import tax on U.S. goods as countries and industries around the world weighed their responses to President Donald Trump’s latest tariff hikes that are roiling global trade and world markets. China on Friday took the retaliation route by imposing a 34% tariff beginning April 10 on […]