Economics

Vietnam Becomes a Victim of Its Own Success in Trade War

Port congestion, rising land prices limit trade-war wins
Businesses says Vietnam may struggle to meet growing demand

Gantry cranes stand next to containers at Tan Cang-Hiep Phuoc Port in Ho Chi Minh City. — Gantry cranes stand next to containers at Tan Cang-Hiep Phuoc Port in Ho Chi Minh City.Photographer: Yen Duong/Bloomberg

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By Michelle Jamrisko and Quynh Nguyen

September 17, 2019 at 5:00 PM EDT

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Vietnam is finding it’s hard to win a trade war even when businesses are trying to hand you victories.

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