The Nike Economy: Why Vietnam Is America’s Hidden Factory Floor
The David McWilliams Podcast
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Vietnam's Economic Transformation and Global Trade
This chapter explores Vietnam's emergence as a key manufacturing hub, particularly for American companies like Nike, amid the ongoing shift of production from China. It discusses the implications of tariffs on trade relationships between the U.S. and Vietnam and how these could affect local economies and geopolitical alliances. Furthermore, the chapter highlights the increasing complexity of American trade policies and the potential consequences of isolationist strategies on Southeast Asia.
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