U.S.–Vietnam Competition Reshaping Global Rice Trade Dynamics
As global rice trade patterns shift, Vietnam is emerging as a dominant exporter, challenging the United States’ long-standing role in key markets. With rising demand and trade disruptions, both countries face mounting pressure to adapt—Vietnam through modernization and sustainability, and the U.S. through policy protections and diversification. The competition is reshaping international food security, pricing, and agricultural trade norms.