The US has submitted a detailed annex of “tough” trade requests to Vietnam with key demands that include reducing imports from China and tightening control over supply chain origins, Reuters has reported.
Key details
- The list was delivered to Hanoi in late May 2025, following the second round of bilateral trade talks.
- According to four sources, the demands are part of an annex to a draft trade framework prepared by US negotiators.
- Vietnam-based manufacturers are being urged to cut their use of Chinese components and materials.
- The US also seeks stricter oversight of Vietnamese production and sourcing.
- It is unclear whether quantitative targets are included in the proposals.
Washington’s pressure on Vietnam signals a broader strategy to untangle US-aligned supply chains from China. But for Vietnam, a sharp decoupling could have significant economic and diplomatic costs.
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