Vietnam's trade surplus with the U.S. soared to a record high last year, U.S. data released on Wednesday showed, potentially complicating Hanoi's efforts to stave off trade tariffs from the new Trump administration.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has maintained its trade surplus momentum as seen in previous months, with exports outpacing imports by US$3.03 billion in January 2025, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO) on February 6.

Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of 3.03 billion USD in January, despite overall trade activity showing signs of contraction, according to data released by the General Statistics Office on .

Vietnam’s trade surplus with the US widened to $123.5 billion last year, making the manufacturing powerhouse a potential prime target for President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Vietnam's trade surplus with the U.S. reached a record high, increasing concerns about potential tariffs under the Trump administration. Despite the surplus, Vietnam's security threat is seen as low,