Trump's trade deals are being scrutinized for their aims to curb China's manufacturing evasion by relying on components sourced from China within Vietnam's exports across Southeast Asia.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• Vietnam →

  country in Southeast Asia

  • Joseph Low discussed economic shifts in Vietnam, with Hanoi serving as the deployment hub for an initiative.Mon 15:33
  • An individual with consulting experience in Vietnam is linked to a company based in the Netherlands.Mon 13:16
• China →

  cultural region, ancient civilization, and nation in East Asia; mostly refers to the People's Republic of China in political situation and rarely refers to the Republic of China

  • The European Central Bank is forced to raise interest rates due to energy price shocks from the Iran war and an influx of Chinese exports.Mon 17:49
  • The Middle Corridor, linking Central Asia and Europe, is gaining significance in regional trade and energy routes.Mon 17:06

Related events

• Trump struck a major trade deal with Vietnam, during which Vietnamese officials courted U.S. companies like Nike.Jun 8
• Driven by global geopolitical conflicts and strict US trade policies, Vietnam has emerged as a major global supplier, surpassing China in certain capacities.Aug 30
• Trump administration raises tariffs, leading to a trade war with China, which retaliates with matching tariff increases and economic decline.Thu 19:58
• Trump threatened to impose high tariffs on goods imported from China.Jun 8
• Trade war alignment involves China's influence.Fri 14:06