Hanoi, April 9 -- Vietnam is taking swift and strategic action to safeguard its seafood industry in response to the US's 46% reciprocal tariff, as officials urge local producers to stay calm, stay the course, and stay competitive.

The tariff announcement, made on April 3 as part of a broader U.S. review covering over 180 economies, has prompted a flurry of high-level engagement. Just one day later, Party General Secretary To Lam held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald J. Trump, advocating early bilateral talks to reach a zero-tariff pact that preserves trade momentum between the two nations.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 6 called for calm and strategic thinking. He urged provinces and enterprises not to panic but ...