HANOI -- Vietnam's trade surplus with the U.S. widened to $62 billion in the first six months of 2025, up 29% from the same period in 2024, according to official data.
Exporters front-loaded goods to take advantage of temporary 10% tariff

Cargo is loaded for export at Lach Huyen port in northern Vietnam. Vietnam's exporters have been trying to avoid potential higher tariff risks by frontloading shipments.
HANOI -- Vietnam's trade surplus with the U.S. widened to $62 billion in the first six months of 2025, up 29% from the same period in 2024, according to official data.