Scientific seminar “U.S. and other countries’ import tariffs on Vietnamese goods in the current context”

On the morning of November 28, 2025, the School of Financial and Banking Technology, University of Finance – Marketing (UFM), organized an online scientific seminar entitled “U.S. and other countries’ import tariffs on Vietnamese goods in the current context.” Held via Microsoft Teams, the seminar brought together lecturers, experts, and a large number of students from the School.

Figure 1. The online scientific seminar organized by the School of Financial and Banking Technology.

In her opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi My Linh, Director of the School of Financial and Banking Technology, highlighted significant shifts in the global economic landscape, including the rise of protectionism, the ongoing restructuring of global supply chains in the post-pandemic period, and growing political and trade tensions that are directly affecting international trade and tax policies. She emphasized that U.S. import tariffs and trade defense measures present significant challenges for Vietnamese exports. Against this backdrop, the seminar provided an opportunity to review trade and tariff policies in major markets and discuss solutions to strengthen the competitiveness of Vietnamese enterprises.

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Figure 2. Speaker Pham Duc Cuong delivers his presentation at the seminar.

The seminar's speaker, Pham Duc Cuong, an expert from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Customs, focused on several key issues, including fluctuations in global trade and tariff policies; the growing trend toward trade protectionism in major markets; tariff rates applicable to Vietnamese goods, particularly major export products; challenges in complying with import regulations and technical standards; and the risk of trade defense investigations. Drawing on his practical expertise, he emphasized the importance of strengthening competitiveness, improving transparency in export documentation, and developing modern systems for trade and tax compliance. These measures can help Vietnamese enterprises expand into international markets and maintain sustainable competitive advantages. The presentation provided valuable practical insights from a regulatory perspective, helping students gain a deeper understanding of emerging risks and compliance requirements in international trade.

Figure 3. Participants discuss countervailing duties at the seminar.

In his closing remarks, Dr. Nguyen The Khang emphasized that the seminar not only provided participants with up-to-date information on international trade and tariff policies but also played an important role in developing students’ analytical and policy-oriented thinking. The seminar concluded with an engaging exchange of views, reflecting the strong interest of students in current issues surrounding international trade and Vietnam’s integration into the global economy.

Nguyen Thi Thanh Chau, Nguyen Thi My Linh

 School of Financial and Banking Technology.