越南和日本：好孩子和坏孩子

Group 1 - The core point of the article is the trade agreement between the U.S. and Vietnam, where the U.S. will reduce tariffs on Vietnamese products from 46% to 20%, while Vietnam will maintain zero tariffs on U.S. goods [1][3] - The agreement reflects a broader strategy by the U.S. to maintain a tariff differential with other countries, with a minimum differential of 8.2% and a maximum of 20% [6][7] - The article compares the U.S.-Vietnam agreement with the U.S.-UK agreement, highlighting the varying tariff structures and the implications for trade negotiations [4] Group 2 - The article discusses the stalled trade negotiations between the U.S. and Japan, emphasizing Japan's strong stance and the challenges in reaching an agreement [11][13] - Japan's insistence on comprehensive tariff exemptions contrasts with the U.S. focus on specific tariffs, leading to a deadlock in negotiations [27][28] - The article suggests that the U.S. may find it easier to negotiate with non-allied countries like India, which has a similar tariff strategy to Vietnam [33][34] Group 3 - The article notes that the U.S. is likely to handle tariff issues in batches, granting exemptions to countries with favorable negotiation progress while applying pressure to those lagging behind [38] - The trade volume between the U.S. and the EU is significant, which may lead to a more cautious approach from the U.S. regarding tariff increases on European goods [39][40] - The article concludes with the expectation that Japan may eventually have to make greater concessions to reach a trade agreement with the U.S. [42]