{"id":3530,"date":"2025-09-11T11:34:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T11:34:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/?p=3530"},"modified":"2025-09-11T11:34:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T11:34:35","slug":"vietnam-us-trade-deficit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit\/","title":{"rendered":"Vietnam U.S Trade Deficit and Opportunities for Sourcing 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam and the United States continue to deepen their trade relationship, with growing volumes across key sectors. As the<\/span><b> Vietnam U.S trade deficit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> expands, attention turns to what this means for sourcing strategies in 2025. This article explores the latest data, underlying factors, and practical opportunities for U.S. buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Content:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit\/#What_Is_Vietnam_%E2%80%93_US_Trade_Deficit\" >What Is Vietnam &#8211; U.S. Trade Deficit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit\/#Factors_Influencing_Vietnam_%E2%80%93_US_Trade_Deficit\" >Factors Influencing Vietnam &#8211; U.S. Trade Deficit<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit\/#1_Vietnams_Export-Led_Growth_Model\" >1. Vietnam&#8217;s Export-Led Growth Model<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit\/#2_Competitive_Edge_in_Manufacturing_Costs\" >2. Competitive Edge in Manufacturing Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit\/#3_Supply_Chain_Diversion_Away_from_China\" >3. Supply Chain Diversion Away from China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit\/#4_Currency_Value\" >4. Currency Value<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit\/#5_Market_Access_Through_Trade_Agreements\" >5. Market Access Through Trade Agreements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit\/#Vietnam_US_Trade_Deficit_Sourcing_Opportunities_for_US_Buyers\" >Vietnam US Trade Deficit: Sourcing Opportunities for U.S. Buyers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit\/#Key_Challenges_in_Vietnam_%E2%80%93_US_Trade_Deficit_For_Sourcing\" >Key Challenges in Vietnam &#8211; U.S. Trade Deficit For Sourcing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit\/#What_Is_the_Strategic_Outlook_for_2025\" >What Is the Strategic Outlook for 2025?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Vietnam_%E2%80%93_US_Trade_Deficit\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Vietnam &#8211; U.S. Trade Deficit?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trade deficit is basically<\/span><b> when one country buys more from another than it sells<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It happens between two trading partners, the importing one and the exporting one. The trade deficit between these countries reflects demand shifts, production strength, or trade barriers. A minor change in policy or tariffs can affect sourcing costs and trade flows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>So, what about the Vietnam U.S trade deficit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? The U.S. has run a goods trade deficit with the Southeast Asian nation every year since 1999, starting at just $600 million that year, and the gap has widened steadily for more than two decades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of 2024, U.S. goods trade deficit with Vietnam reached <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ustr.gov\/countries-regions\/southeast-asia-pacific\/vietnam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>123.5 billion dollars<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is an 18 percent increase from the previous year. The U.S. imported around 136.5 billion dollars worth of products from Vietnam, including electronics, apparel, and machinery. In the meantime, U.S. exports to Vietnam were only about 13 billion dollars. The total trade in 2024 amounted to over 149 billion dollars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In comparison with early 2025, <\/span><b>the trends continue upward<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For the first 8 months, Vietnam\u2019s exports to the U.S. witnessed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/china\/vietnam-exports-us-imports-china-fall-august-after-tariffs-take-effect-2025-09-09\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>26.4 percent year-over-year growth<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reaching 99.05 billion dollars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3532\" src=\"https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit-1.png\" alt=\"Vietnam U.S. trade deficit\" width=\"800\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit-1.png 800w, https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit-1-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit-1-768x458.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_Influencing_Vietnam_%E2%80%93_US_Trade_Deficit\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors Influencing Vietnam &#8211; U.S. Trade Deficit<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam\u2019s trade surplus with the United States has been rising for decades. This imbalance benefits the country through export. With 2025 trends still moving upward, the key question is: what forces are driving this widening gap?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are 5 major elements shaping the Vietnam U.S trade deficit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Vietnams_Export-Led_Growth_Model\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Vietnam&#8217;s Export-Led Growth Model<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the early 1990s, Vietnam has pursued an export-oriented development strategy, accelerating after the U.S. lifted its trade embargo in 1994 and Vietnam joined the WTO in 2007. This orientation was first laid out under the government\u2019s \u0110\u1ed5i M\u1edbi reforms beginning in 1986 and reaffirmed in the Socio-Economic Development Strategy 2001-2010. Accordingly, manufacturing sectors, including electronics, textiles, footwear, and furniture, rapidly expanded to become the backbone of Vietnam\u2019s export economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the contrary, the U.S. economy is structured around domestic consumption and services. In other words, the majority of its GDP comes from spending rather than production, with limited emphasis on export-oriented manufacturing. As a result, the U.S. imports large volumes of goods to meet consumer demand instead of producing them at home. That explains Vietnam&#8217;s trade surplus over the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.euromonitor.com\/article\/us-vietnam-trade-deal-key-things-to-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Euromonitor International<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the table below highlights Vietnam\u2019s largest export sectors to the US in 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>#<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Export Sector<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Export Value to US (2024, USD billion)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Textile and Leather Products<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~26<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Household Goods<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~22<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi-tech Goods<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~17<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Machinery<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~7<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rubber and Plastic<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~6<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Competitive_Edge_in_Manufacturing_Costs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Competitive Edge in Manufacturing Costs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturing costs have a direct impact on bilateral trade flows. This is because it affects price competitiveness to an extent. At present, Vietnam\u2019s average manufacturing wage is around US$2.99 per hour. It is more than 50% cheaper than China, its neighbor and former dominant sourcing base.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3533\" src=\"https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit-2.jpg\" alt=\"Vietnam U.S. trade deficit\" width=\"800\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit-2-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit-2-768x491.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Supply_Chain_Diversion_Away_from_China\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Supply Chain Diversion Away from China<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next factor is production relocation. This trend is driven by rising labor costs in China, geopolitical uncertainty, and escalating tariff risks. Since 2018, the U.S. has imposed Section 301 tariffs of up to 25% on over $250 billion worth of Chinese goods, significantly increasing sourcing costs for American importers.As of 2025, the average U.S. tariff on imports from China stands at about 30% while certain categories exceed 50% under additional reciprocal or fentanyl-related tariffs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In response, many manufacturers have redirected their investments to alternative countries. Vietnam has emerged as a top destination for its lower tariff exposure and stronger trade stability with the U.S. In comparison with China, Vietnamese exports to the U.S. are generally subject to a base tariff rate of 20%, rising to 40% only in cases of suspected trans-shipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For such reasons, major companies such as Apple, Google, and Samsung have expanded their presence in the country. These moves have directly contributed to Vietnam\u2019s rising exports to the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Currency_Value\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Currency Value<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam\u2019s currency policy maintains the \u0111\u1ed3ng at a relatively weak level against the U.S. dollar, supporting export competitiveness. Empirical research shows that exchange rate dynamics account for up to 10% of the long-term variation in the country\u2019s exports to the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3534\" src=\"https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit-3.jpg\" alt=\"Vietnam U.S. trade deficit\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit-3-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vinasources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vietnam-us-trade-deficit-3-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Market_Access_Through_Trade_Agreements\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Market Access Through Trade Agreements<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam\u2019s participation in agreements like the CPTPP and EVFTA has enhanced its global trade position. Though the U.S. is not part of these blocs, overlapping rules of origin and investment protections reduce indirect trade barriers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vietnam-briefing.com\/news\/understanding-the-us-tariff-list-implications-for-vietnam.html\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vietnam enjoys Most Favored Nation (MFN<\/a>)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> status under U.S. trade law, keeping average tariffs low. These frameworks improve Vietnam\u2019s access to the U.S. market, boosting export volumes and widening the trade gap.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vietnam_US_Trade_Deficit_Sourcing_Opportunities_for_US_Buyers\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam US Trade Deficit: Sourcing Opportunities for U.S. Buyers<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does this all mean in the context of sourcing, though? Simply put, the Vietnam U.S. trade deficit highlights rising demand for Vietnamese goods and opens up real opportunities for U.S. buyers. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Negotiate better unit prices <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">due to Vietnam&#8217;s trade surplus pressure and desire to maintain export momentum to the U.S.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Secure long-term supply contracts <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with factories seeking stability amid rising U.S. demand and supply chain rerouting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Build direct supplier relationships <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as more Vietnamese manufacturers invest in export-compliant infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduce compliance risk <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by sourcing from factories with strong labor, origin, and environmental certifications (to meet U.S. CBP &amp; ESG standards).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Access FTA-aligned supply chains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that qualify for lower duties under agreements like CPTPP and EVFTA.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tap into export-driven sectors <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">where Vietnam is expanding capacity to meet U.S. orders (electronics, apparel, packaging, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Challenges_in_Vietnam_%E2%80%93_US_Trade_Deficit_For_Sourcing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Challenges in Vietnam &#8211; U.S. Trade Deficit For Sourcing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the opportunities, U.S. buyers should be aware of several sourcing risks, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tariff rates on Vietnamese exports can reach 40% if goods are flagged as Chinese transshipments. Meanwhile, U.S. Customs lacks clear thresholds for origin, increasing audit and penalty risks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam imports over 50% of key inputs (electronics, fabrics, plastics) from China. Any political or logistics shocks in the country can directly halt Vietnamese exports.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Strategic_Outlook_for_2025\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is the Strategic Outlook for 2025?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Vietnam\u2019s trade surplus with the U.S. continues to draw scrutiny, both sides are shifting from confrontation to rebalancing through cooperation. This opens a window for strategic adjustments in sourcing and trade policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam is likely to increase imports of U.S. goods in sectors such as agriculture, aviation, and energy to ease trade tensions. This helps address surplus concerns while giving U.S. exporters new market access.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, American companies have opportunities to expand long-term sourcing from Vietnam. With stronger FTA frameworks and improved compliance capacity, bilateral partnerships are expected to grow in both scale and stability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From a sourcing perspective, this shift strengthens Vietnam\u2019s position as a reliable, lower-risk alternative to China. As trade cooperation deepens, U.S. buyers can lock in long-term supplier relationships under clearer rules, lower tariff exposure, and improved regulatory alignment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Looking to import high-quality Vietnamese goods and connect with reliable manufacturers?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Look no further than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vinasources.com\/en\/our-story\"><b>VinaSources<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As the leading B2B sourcing platform in Vietnam, the network connects global buyers with verified, export-ready suppliers across multiple industries. All suppliers are vetted for compliance, capacity, and experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request a custom sourcing quote here!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vietnam and the United States continue to deepen their trade relationship, with growing volumes across key sectors. 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