Vietnam

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ai Vuong, a Vietnamese-born filmmaker who grew up in Texas. Her words have been edited for length and clarity.My parents always reminded me that I was Vietnamese, even though I was growing up in Texas.I was 5 when my family left…

President Donald Trump just gave Vietnam a trade break — and used it to squeeze China.On Wednesday, Trump announced a trade deal with Hanoi that would levy 20% on imports from Vietnam, down from the 46% rate Trump announced on “Liberation Day.” In return, Vietnam has agreed to allow American…