Vietnam’s leadership was caught off guard by US President Donald Trump’s announcement last week that it agreed to a 20% tariff, and the Southeast Asian nation is still seeking to lower the rate, according to people familiar with the matter.

(Bloomberg) -- Vietnam said negotiators are still working to finalize the details of the trade deal announced by US President Donald Trump, providing little clarity to businesses and investors beyond the tariff rates disclosed so far. Trump said Wednesday ...

Hanoi has found itself in the eye of a political and economic storm. In a surprising move, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a cancellation of tariff deal with Vietnam. A Sudden Shift in Trade Winds Under this deal,

With Donald Trump's return to the White House, the Trump family's fortune is surging as many question the line between presidential power and private profit.In just six months back in office, Donald Trump's company the Trump Organization has rolled out 12 new international business projects-- surpassing the total from Trump's entire first term.

The Republican leader did not elaborate on which countries would be charged how much tariffs, or if the tariffs would be charged at higher rates on certain goods.

During the final days of the Vietnam War, North Vietnamese forces made their way to the South to take total control of the country.

President Trump is pushing through with his tariff agenda, unveiling a new batch of letters to country leaders outlining tariffs on goods imported from their countries beginning in August. Trump on Thursday announced a 35% tariff on Canadian goods.