Vietnam Sets New Record for Trade Surplus with US Amid Trump Tariffs
Vietnam recorded a goods trade surplus of approximately $114 billion with the US in the first half of 2026, surpassing China, Mexico, and Taiwan to become its largest surplus partner. This indicates continued strong flows of goods from Asia to the US, despite former President Trump's tariff policies.
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