Why Vietnam Had to Make a Trade Deal With Trump

Vietnam’s economy has become increasingly dependent on exports to the US. Reaching a trade deal with the Trump administration was arguably imperative for an economy that’s long benefited from the “China+1” strategy. 00:00 Introduction01:30 Vietnam’s export might02:32 Post-war history 04:00 Why Trump targets Vietnam04:45 Businesses react 08:07 “Bamboo diplomacy” balancing act