South Korea, Vietnam target $150 bn trade by 2030 amid tariff heat
South Korea and Vietnam agreed to nearly double annual trade to $150 billion by 2030, deepening ties in minerals, defense, and tech to offset Trump's tariffs. Seoul secured a 15% US levy, and Hanoi 20%, as both plan major cooperation in shipbuilding, semiconductors, and infrastructure, including high-speed rail and nuclear power projects.