The seafood exports of Vietnam to North American markets under the CPTPP

Although the global economy in general and Vietnams economy in particular have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam continues to integrate deeply into the global economy and the country has so far joined 15 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a new-generation FTA that brings great opportunities for Vietnamese exporting enterprises, especially seafood exporting firms, to enter 10 markets including North America. This paper analyzes the current situation of Vietnamese seafood exports to North American markets including Canada and Mexico and proposes some solutions for Vietnamese firms in the new normal.