Vietnam's footwear exports to US fell 27% in Sept amid Trump tariffs
Vietnamese garment factory workers stitch apparel at a factory in Ho Chi Minh City on April 3, 2025, after US President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs on trading partners. At a garment factory in Ho Chi Minh City that exports T-shirts and underwear to the United States, staff are alarmed by "shocking" trade tariffs imposed on Vietnam that could severely impact their business.
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Despite these sectoral declines, Vietnam's overall exports to the United States edged down just 1.5%
Vietnam's footwear exports to the United States plunged 27% in September to $611 million, marking the steepest decline among all sectors following the implementation of tariffs by the U.S. government, according to customs data released Monday.
Textile exports also saw a sharp monthly drop of 20%, while shipments of phones and components fell by 24.38%, according to the customs.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Despite these sectoral declines, Vietnam's overall exports to the United States edged down just 1.5% to $13.7 billion in September, cushioned by gains in coffee and machinery exports, the data showed.