U.S. asks Vietnam to reduce reliance on Chinese technology

The United States is in tariff talks with Vietnam to reduce the use of Chinese technology in devices assembled in Vietnam and exported to the United States. Vietnam is home to large manufacturing operations for technology companies such as Apple and Samsung, which often rely on components made in China. Vietnam has been asked to "reduce its dependence on Chinese high-tech products." The ultimate goal is to accelerate the decoupling of the United States from China's high-tech sector while boosting Vietnam's industrial capacity.