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Hardest-hit Vietnam risks losing $25 billion from US tariffs, UN estimates

New U.S. tariffs could reduce Vietnam's exports to America by 19.2%, nearly double the regional average, risking a 5% hit to its Gross Domestic Product, UNDP estimates show.

  • The United States imposed a 20% tariff on most Vietnamese goods on August 7, 2024, affecting exports to the US market.
  • This tariff followed rising trade tensions and prompted warnings that Vietnam could lose up to $25 billion in exports to the US.
  • In 2024, Vietnam exported approximately $136.5 billion in goods to the US, with customs data showing a 2% decline in overall shipments in August and a 5.5% decrease specifically in footwear exports.
  • Philip Schellekens from UNDP highlighted that among Southeast Asian nations, Vietnam is the most vulnerable to increases in US tariffs, with its exports to the US potentially decreasing by up to 19.2%.
  • The tariff impact could reduce Vietnam's GDP by about 5%, driving Hanoi to pursue new trade deals and export diversification amid ongoing global uncertainties.
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