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The Limits of Vietnam's Bamboo Diplomacy

Trade talks and Trump

Jun 11, 2025
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By: Khanh Vu Duc

As Vietnam and the United States prepare for the next round of sensitive trade negotiations in mid-June, the stakes for Hanoi have never been higher. The specter of a 46 percent retaliatory tariff looms large, threatening billions in Vietnamese exports. But beyond economics, this moment is shaping up to be a pivotal geopolitical reckonin…

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