Vietnam reportedly caught off guard by Trump's 20% tariff decision
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 11 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Vietnam's Reaction to Trade Agreement: Vietnam was caught off guard by President Trump's announcement of a 20% tariff in their trade agreement, believing they had negotiated a lower rate. The Vietnamese negotiating team is now working to reduce this tariff.
Market Response and Media Coverage: Following the announcement, Vietnamese ETFs saw significant gains, while local media has been instructed to limit coverage on the tariff details until further clarity is provided from both Vietnam and the U.S.
Analyst Views on VNM
Wall Street analysts forecast VNM stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VNM is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
