Domestic politics in trading partner countries, as well as China's influence, are complicating Trump's tariff negotiations.

In announcing a new trade deal with Vietnam, President Donald Trump said (Opens in a new window), “It is my opinion that the SUV or, as it is sometimes referred to, Large Engine Vehicle, which does so well in the United States, will be a wonderful addition to the various product lines within Vietnam.” Never going to happen.

Vietnam will soon sign an agreement with Indonesia to boost long-term rice shipments, the Vietnamese government said on Tuesday in a statement, after exports plunged in the first half of the year. The statement came hours after Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Brazil.

Kamal stated that Vietnam aims to increase its global trade volume from the current $800 billion to $1 trillion—a goal that presents significant opportunities for Pakistan. He added that Vietnam is one of the world’s largest producers of plastic paper and has shown interest in establishing production facilities in Pakistan.