<ul><li>The Trump administration has presented Vietnam with a 'long' list of 'tough' demands in tariff negotiations, including reducing dependence on Chinese imports.</li><li>Washington wants Vietnam to control production and supply chains, requesting factories to reduce their use of Chinese materials, following allegations of improper labeling and transhipment of goods.</li><li>Vietnam has shown willingness to reduce non-tariff barriers, import more U.S. goods, and address concerns raised by the U.S. regarding transhipment of Chinese goods through Vietnam.</li><li>Apple's production in Vietnam has significantly increased in recent years, with the country becoming a major hub for Apple suppliers, transitioning from producing simpler products to more complex devices like iPads and MacBooks.</li></ul>

Trump admin sent ‘long list’ of ‘tough’ demands to Vietnam in trade talks

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