‘Notorious’ Vietnam market defies raids, US tariff threats to sell luxury knock-offs
Vietnam's Ninh Hiep market continues to operate as a major hub for counterfeit luxury goods, despite repeated raids and threats of US trade tariffs. Sellers at the market describe police actions as largely performative, with business quickly resuming after brief crackdowns. The US Trade Representative has identified Ninh Hiep as one of the world's "notorious markets" for counterfeiting, and has warned of potential investigations and tariffs due to Vietnam's intellectual property violations. AI
