How AI-Driven Forecasting is Reshaping Supply Chains
March 31, 2026
Faster, more precise planning is forcing brands and suppliers to
TRADE ISSUES | Tariffs
After the Trump administration announced a 46% tariff on Vietnamese goods, among the highest levied on any U.S. trading partner under the current “reciprocal” tariff framework, manufacturers and US brands are sweating out a scenario where any profits they might have hoped for with quickly turn into massive losses.
Vietnam is urgently negotiating to avert or reduce this tariff, which, if implemented, would severely impact its export-driven economy.
REALITY. With Vietnam heavily dependent upon exporting to the US, it has few options other than to given into US demands.
WALKING THE TALK. Vietnam is proactively making pre-emptive commitments to buy more American products and is leveraging business ties-including high-profile deals and partnerships with U.S. corporations-to improve the trade balance and build goodwill with the Trump administration
Here’s a summary of where US-Vietnam negotiations stand:
SOURCING & SUPPLY CHAIN
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