How Vietnam's garment factories benefited from Trump's trade policy
Vietnam's garment factories have seen a significant increase in exports to the US and Europe following the introduction of new tariffs by the Trump administration. Despite this growth, there is a noticeable trend of young workers leaving these demanding jobs. The production process involves modern techniques and facilities, showcasing Vietnam's capacity in the garment industry.
- ▪Vietnamese manufacturers are exporting more clothing and sports shoes to the US and Europe than ever before.
- ▪Young people are increasingly turning away from exhausting jobs in the garment industry.
- ▪The production of jeans at the Saitex factory involves modern techniques and takes only 17 minutes.
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Nhan Tran for Le Monde Economy Economy Economy World Economy World Economy World Economy How Vietnam's garment factories benefited from Trump's trade policy By Juliette Garnier (Ho Chi Minh-Ville, Nha Trang, Vietnam, special correspondent) Published on April 28, 2026, at 8:48 pm (Paris), updated on April 29, 2026, at 11:01 am 7 min read Lire en français Subscribers only Make us preferred on Google (() => { const scope = document.currentScript && document.currentScript.parentElement; const element = scope && scope.querySelector('[data-element="google-discover-button-link"][data-google-discover-ready="false"]'); const referrerType = document.documentElement.dataset.googleDiscoverReferrerType || ''; if (!(element instanceof HTMLAnchorElement) || !referrerType) { return; } element.href =…
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