Vietnam-EFTA free trade deal opens high-value seafood markets but compliance hurdles loom

23 Jul 2026
Vietnam-EFTA free trade deal opens high-value seafood markets but compliance hurdles loom

The conclusion of over 14 years of negotiations gives Vietnamese seafood exporters preferential access to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, though rules of origin and stringent food safety standards will determine whether tariff gains translate into real competitive advantage.

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