Vietnam’s Top Leader Says US Trade Deal Close
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A US–Vietnam trade deal with explicit pledges to buy more high-tech goods is another nudge in the electronics and AI hardware supply chain away from single-country concentration. If you manufacture or source in the region, treat Vietnam as a serious node in your diversification plan, not just a backup.
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