The United States has recently announced preliminary findings in its countervailing duty (CVD) investigation on molded fiber products imported from Vietnam. The investigated products include molded fiber products (HS codes 4823.70.0020 and 4823.70.0040, among others). The petitioners in the case are Genera, Tellus Products, LLC, and the United Steelworkers (USW). Vietnam’s export value for these…
On March 10, 2025, the USA Department of Commerce (DOC) initiated an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to assess the impact of wood imports (including lumber, paper products, furniture, and wooden cabinets) on national security. The DOC is collecting public comments from stakeholders until April 1, 2025, via the…
On March 14, 2025, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade announced the acceptance of applications for exemptions from trade remedy measures. These exemptions apply to enterprises that meet the conditions specified in the annex attached to the announcement. Vietnamese enterprises meeting the exemption criteria must submit an application,…
The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has recently issued an announcement regarding the acceptance of applications for the end-of-term review of the imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing measures in the investigation of certain sugar products originating from Thailand. On June 15, 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Trade…
To determine whether the USA 25% tariff on steel and aluminum qualifies as a safeguard duty under trade remedy measures, we must examine the concept of “safeguard duty” and the context of USA trade policies. What Is a Safeguard Duty? A safeguard duty is a temporary trade remedy measure imposed to restrict imports of a…
Effective March 12, 2025, all aluminum and steel imports into the USA will be subject to a 25% tariff, in line with the prior plan issued by President Donald Trump. The fact that the USA is adhering to this pre-established plan is noteworthy, as President Trump has previously delayed tariff impositions on other countries multiple…
The USA Department of Commerce (DOC) has recently received a petition requesting an anti-dumping duty (ADD) investigation on semi-trailers and related assembly components imported from Vietnam, Mexico, and Thailand. Additionally, the USA is also considering a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation on imports from Mexico and Thailand. 1. Case Information 2. Investigation Process The investigation involves…
Vietnam is affected by USA trade policies but is not among the most heavily impacted countries in the 2025 global trade war. Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued an official statement acknowledging that USA tariff policies influence global trade flows; however, their impact on Vietnam remains moderate. In response, MOIT has coordinated…
(Published on VIR) Starting March 4, all aluminum and steel imports into the U.S. will be subject to a 25% tariff. This sudden change presents significant challenges for Vietnamese exporters. As Vietnam ranks fourth among the largest steel suppliers to the U.S., this policy shift could have severe direct and indirect consequences for the country’s…
As President Trump signed the tariff order on March 3, the USA has officially imposed 10-25% tariffs on imports from its top three trading partners, effective March 4, as per President Trump’s plan in the previous few weeks. From midnight on March 4 (USA time), all goods from Mexico and Canada entering the USA are…