Trump’s Tariff Targeting May Shift to Vietnam as Deficit Soars July 31, 2019 The U.S. government may be close to taking tariff action against Vietnam – possibly via a section 301 review – after U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer stated Vietnam needs to “resolve market access restrictions” as well as cut the trade deficit. In the 12 months to May 31 the U.S. tr... Read more →
Panjiva Daily: Hong Kong escalation exposures; Trump’s next target – Vietnam July 31, 2019 A further escalation in tensions in Hong Kong loom, raising the risk of U.S. intervention via trade policy – the electronics sector could be among the biggest losers if that happens. Vietnam looks set to be the next target for the Trump administration’s tariff policies. Also: Ralph Lauren foll... Read more →