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China reviewing US-Vietnam trade deal, warns against threats to its interests

( July 3, 2025, 09:53 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China has voiced strong opposition to any country entering trade agreements with the US that could harm Chinese interests, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson told a press briefing today in response to a media query about a new US-Vietnam trade deal. Ministry spokesperson He Yongqian said Beijing is reviewing the agreement and warned that China would take decisive countermeasures if Chinese interests are jeopardized. Under the new deal, Vietnam will pay a 20 percent tariff on all exports to the US and a 40 percent tariff on illegally trans-shipped goods.The excerpt of the transcript follows:...

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