Fifty years after the war, Vietnam finds itself navigating complex economic challenges posed by rising U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration. The situation has left many American businesses operating in Vietnam struggling to adapt to the ongoing trade war, while local factories prepare for potential repercussions. The uncertainty surrounding tariffs is particularly impacting Chinese businesses in Vietnam, which are now forced to confront the fallout from U.S. trade policies. As these pressures mount, there are concerns that Vietnam may drift closer to China for economic support amidst the uncertainty created by U.S. trade decisions.