[OFFICIAL] U.S. Imposes Sweeping New Tariffs: 104% on China, 46% on Vietnam

On April 9, 2025, the United States officially imposed new tariff rates on imported goods from multiple countries, marking a significant escalation in trade policy under President Donald Trump.

Specifically, the U.S. imposed a 104% tariff on goods from China after Beijing refused to lift previous retaliatory tariff measures.

In addition to China, other trade partners such as the European Union (EU), Japan, and South Korea were also affected, facing tariffs ranging from 20% to 26%. Notably, Vietnam was subjected to a 46% tariff, as part of the U.S. effort to reduce its trade deficit and boost domestic manufacturing.

For Vietnam, the 46% tariff impacts approximately 90% of its exports to the U.S. market, including key sectors such as seafood, plastics, rubber, wood products, textiles, footwear, machinery, and electronic components.

However, some products remain exempt from this tariff, such as steel, aluminum, copper, automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, due to prior trade agreements or specific exemptions.