Tariff Turmoil: US Imposes Hefty Duties on Vietnamese Imports, Impacting Global Brands

Major Shoe, Apparel, Furniture, and Toy Manufacturers Face Supply Chain Disruptions as US Targets Vietnam, Cambodia, China and Indonesia.

The United States, under President **Trump**, has unveiled a comprehensive new trade policy imposing "reciprocal tariffs" on over 180 countries and regions. This policy has significant implications for numerous nations and global businesses.

Specifically, the US is imposing high tariffs: 46% on **Vietnam**, 49% on Cambodia, 34% on China, and 32% on Indonesia. These drastic measures are creating substantial challenges for a wide range of industries, including footwear, apparel, furniture, and toy manufacturing. Major players like Nike and American Eagle Outfitters are directly affected, experiencing a wave of supply chain disruptions.

The news has sent ripples throughout the business world, with many manufacturers expressing serious concerns about the feasibility of continued operations under these new conditions.

**Trump** shared these new tariff rates via social media, accompanied by charts detailing the tariffs imposed by other nations on the US. These charts also highlighted what were described as "currency manipulation and trade barriers" by other countries, offering a direct comparison to the new US tariff rates for each nation and region.