AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS Tariff Push on Forced Labor: The Trump administration has proposed new Section 301 tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, including Vietnam, after concluding they failed to curb forced-labor goods—an approach trading partners reject as unjustified and likely to raise costs for exporters. Hanoi-Linked Trade Pressure: A separate USTR Section 301 probe into Vietnam’s intellectual property practices is also in motion, adding to the policy uncertainty facing Vietnamese firms tied to US market access. US-Vietnam Defense Move: The US State Department cleared a possible $100 million foreign military sale to Vietnam for C-130 sustainment services and tools, signaling continued upgrades to Hanoi’s airlift readiness. Renewables Governance in Action: Vietnam’s first grid-connected direct power purchase agreement went live, with Samsung’s factory set to receive about 70 GWh/year from a 49 MW solar project—seen as a test case for scaling renewable deals. Hanoi Economy Watch: Hanoi’s May CPI rose 0.28%, offering a quick read on local inflation momentum.
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