Core Viewpoint - The recent trade agreement between the U.S. and Vietnam is perceived as an unequal treaty, where Vietnam opens its domestic market in exchange for a 20% base tariff reduction on its exports to the U.S., potentially leading to severe consequences for its local industries [1][3]. Group 1: Trade Agreement Implications - The agreement includes a 40% punitive tariff on "third-country transshipment goods," specifically targeting the Chinese supply chain, which could severely impact Vietnam's electronics and textile sectors [3]. - Vietnam's early disclosure of negotiation positions, particularly in agricultural market access, lacks transitional protection, risking the collapse of its agricultural system under U.S. subsidized products [3][4]. - The influx of U.S. goods at zero tariffs may provide short-term consumer benefits but will likely lead to long-term damage to Vietnam's manufacturing sector, particularly in the automotive industry where local brands hold less than 5% market share [3][5]. Group 2: Cultural and Economic Sovereignty - The U.S. demands for Vietnam to fully open its entertainment market could lead to a monopoly by American platforms like Netflix and Disney, undermining local cultural industries and altering the value perceptions of the younger generation [4]. - The agreement's "90-day grace period" serves as a political leverage tool, indicating the U.S. view of Vietnam as a battleground in the trade war with China, which may undermine Vietnam's geopolitical standing [4]. Group 3: Historical Context and Future Risks - Historical precedents show that developing countries often suffer severe consequences from unequal trade agreements, as seen in Mexico's corn industry post-NAFTA and China's WTO accession without sufficient protection [5]. - The agreement's stringent intellectual property protections and prohibition on technology transfer could permanently confine Vietnam to a low-end position in the global value chain, risking its long-term economic development [5]. - The current global shift from globalization to regionalization highlights the need for economic sovereignty, which Vietnam appears to be compromising, potentially leading to a loss of market share and development opportunities [5].
越南全面开放市场,换取美国20%关税,美越关税协定暗藏杀机
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-03 10:09