Origin of goods: Vietnam and South Korea reaffirm their commitments to US requirements
Recent announcements by the Vietnamese and South Korean authorities confirm a fundamental trend: the issue of origin becomes a strategic point of control in trade.
VietnamA directive of 15 April calls for enhanced inspections of imported raw materials, stricter monitoring of plants and thorough verification of certificates of origin. The aim is to combat fraudulent relabelling practices, particularly on Chinese products destined for the US market.
South Korea, customs revealed that in the first quarter of 2025 alone, nearly $21 million in goods were falsely declared of origin. In response, a dedicated task force was set up, with the desire to initiate joint controls with the United States.
These actions are more than symbolic: they show a strong political will to avoid tariff retaliation, while preserving the credibility of free trade agreements.
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