Vietnam clamps down on fraud on US exports, document shows

Vietnam clamps down on fraud on US exports, document shows

Vietnam's trade ministry said fraud was likely to increase amid growing tension caused by U.S. tariffs.

Vietnam urges stricter controls on origin of goods after tariff shock

HANOI: Vietnam’s trade ministry has ordered authorities to tighten control over the origin of goods to avoid sanctions by trading partners in the wake of threatened US tariffs, according to a document seen by AFP on Tuesday. A document by the ministry dated April 15 said escalating trade tension meant Vietnam was increasingly exposed to trans-shipment fraud.

Vietnam acts to curb illegal transshipment of US-bound goods amid tariff fears

Washington has openly accused Chinese companies of using Vietnam as a transshipment hub to dodge US duties.

Vietnam cracks down on fraud on US exports, document shows

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Vietnam's Ministry of Commerce has urged authorities to strengthen controls on the origin of goods, citing the growing risk of fraud in transshipment amid rising trade tensions, according to a document seen by AFP.