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Critics have voiced concerns that such tariffs could increase costs for American consumers and importers, though markets responded positively, with the S&P 500 rising slightly. The deal comes amidst ongoing uncertainty about other trade negotiations, with Trump suggesting he might reconsider or extend the July 9 deadline for tariff adjustments. The broader goal appears to be strengthening U.S. economic ties and countering China's influence—especially in the context of Vietnam's role as a regional trans-shipment hub.