Restoring balance in international trade
A number of proposals have been made to help Vietnamese exporters make it through testing global conditions and bridge the country’s trade deficit in the second half of 2026.
Vietnam’s 7-month trade turnover exceeds $659 bln with a trade deficit
The United States remained Vietnam’s largest export market with a turnover of $104.7 billion, while China was its largest source of imports, reaching $138.6 billion.
Vietnam records $4.25 bln trade deficit in first half of April
According to Vietnam Customs, this development reflects a surge in demand for production inputs while also contributing to pressure on the overall balance of payments.