Vietnamese tuna faces a new differential tariff race in the US market
VIET NAM Thursday, July 30, 2026, 01:00 (GMT + 9)
The application of an additional 12.5% tariff under Section 301 starting July 24, 2026 presents a complex scenario for tuna exporters, who must balance retaining orders with protecting profit margins. The seafood and tuna (Thunnus) export sector of Vietnam is facing a new trade barrier in its primary international market. Starting July 24, 2026, purchases of Vietnamese tuna in the United States are subject to an additional tariff of 12.5% under Section 301, a tax rate that is added to the tariffs under Most Favoured Nation (MFN) treatment and existing tax obligations, as reported by Ms. Nguyen Ha, Tuna Market Expert at the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). This measure comes into effect at a key adjustment moment for the seafood i... FULL STORY