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Made In Vietnam: Hanoi Cracks Down On Fake Goods As US Tariffs Loom

Communist-run Vietnam is a manufacturing powerhouse that produces clothing and footwear for international brands (Credit: AFP)

Since the United States accused Vietnam of being a hub for counterfeit goods, Tran Le Chi has found it increasingly hard to track down her favourite fake Chanel T-shirts, Gucci sunglasses and Louis Vuitton handbags.

As Vietnam's government tries to head off President Donald Trump's threatened 46 percent tariff, it has launched a crackdown on fake products -- in part to show responsiveness to US concerns.

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