Foreign media: The US Exerts Pressure on Vietnam to Weaken Economic Dependence on China In the tariff negotiations with Vietnam, the US government made tough demands, requiring Vietnam to reduce reliance on Chinese industrial products, strictly manage supply chains, and decrease the use of raw materials from China. These requirements were included in the annex of the US negotiation framework, against the backdrop of Trump's announcement to impose a 46% tariff on Vietnamese goods. In 2024, Vietnam's exports to the US reached $136.6 billion, accounting for 29% of total exports and about 30% of GDP. The US is Vietnam's largest export market, but its export growth heavily relies on raw materials provided by China. In 2023, the trade surplus between Vietnam and the US was as high as $123.5 billion. The US side accused Vietnam of being a transit point for Chinese products and demanded it crack down on "origin-washing" behavior. Despite Vietnam's commitment to purchase $2 billion worth of American agricultural products and order 50 Boeing aircraft to narrow the surplus, the US side believed that the concessions were insufficient. Original source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1833986476578951/ Disclaimer: This article solely represents the author's viewpoint.