Vietnam has pledged to engage constructively with the United States over concerns about goods transshipment, as Hanoi seeks to maintain stable and mutually beneficial trade relations with Washington.
Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said on Thursday that Hanoi would continue discussions with Washington on the issue while maintaining the framework of the two countries’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Hang said continued engagement would help preserve stable and mutually beneficial economic and trade relations between Vietnam and the United States, while supporting a transparent and favourable investment and business environment in Vietnam.
Her comments followed a statement from Washington last week that the United States was losing an estimated $19 billion to $26 billion annually in tariff revenue from goods, largely originating from China, that are transshipped through third countries to avoid US import duties.
The White House identified Vietnam, along with Mexico and India, among the major hubs through which Chinese goods were allegedly being transshipped to the United States. It estimated that about $67 billion worth of US-bound goods were transshipped from China through the three countries in 2025.
Washington has increased scrutiny of transshipment practices as it seeks to prevent goods from entering the US market through third countries to evade tariffs.
Vietnam’s latest position signals its willingness to work with Washington on the issue while seeking to protect the growth of bilateral trade and investment ties.
The two countries have maintained a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with trade and investment forming a key part of their economic relationship.
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