Hanoi, Sept. 30 -- The US's decision to impose high tariffs on a range of Vietnamese exports, including wood products and furniture, is pushing the country's timber industry to swiftly recalibrate its strategies to sustain growth.

The Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of Ho Chi Minh City (HAWA) reported that on September 25, US President Donald Trump announced tariffs of up to 50% on kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets, and selected furniture products, effective October 1. Given the US remains Vietnam's largest export market for wood and furniture, this measure presents a significant challenge. In response, Vietnamese enterprises are urgently seeking new directions to safeguard growth.

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