Group 1 - The initial excitement among companies regarding the 46% punitive tariffs imposed by the US quickly turned into a strategic shift, with Chinese firms relocating assembly operations to Vietnam to circumvent high tariffs [2][3] - Direct investment from China to Vietnam surged, with over 600 new manufacturing enterprises established within a year, primarily in electronics assembly and mechanical processing [2] - Major companies like Foxconn and Luxshare Precision have been involved in this shift, leading to the perception of Vietnam as a second Dongguan [2] Group 2 - The US Trade Representative's office introduced new regulations requiring origin tracing for all goods manufactured in Vietnam, imposing a 40% tariff on products deemed to be merely assembled from Chinese components [5] - Vietnam's new regulations, effective May 2024, will classify products based on processing value and local raw material content, with a threshold of 60% for components from China [6] - Over 180 Chinese companies have been notified of non-compliance regarding origin qualifications, resulting in significant tariff penalties [7] Group 3 - Companies are facing unexpected challenges as tariffs doubled from 20% to 40%, leading to financial strain and operational disruptions [7][9] - The situation has left companies feeling trapped, as relocating back to China would incur additional customs duties and penalties [9] - Vietnam's decision to align with US regulations reflects a strategic choice to secure long-term benefits in the US market, despite the implications for Chinese firms [10] Group 4 - In 2023, China's investment in Vietnam reached $3.8 billion, a year-on-year increase of over 24%, highlighting the growing economic ties despite recent regulatory changes [11] - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce is conducting evaluations in response to Vietnam's regulatory shifts, indicating potential future actions [11] - The trend suggests a tightening of global trade compliance, moving away from ambiguous practices towards clear accountability in supply chains [11][13]
为规避美国,去越南建厂,如今越南为了46%降到20%而转头跪了美国
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-08 10:25