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The new US tariff policy, particularly the 20% countervailing duty applied from August 7, 2025 (reduced from 46% after negotiations), has a significant impact on Vietnam's economy due to heavy reliance on exports to the United States (about 30% of export turnover). Below is a concise analysis of the main effects:
Premium gym chains are entering a “golden era” that is ending or already in decline, as rising operating costs collide with shifting consumer preferences toward more flexible, community-based ways to exercise. Long-term memberships are shrinking, margins are pressured by higher rents and facility expenses, and competition from smaller, more personalized…
