Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questi...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.
Factory workers across Vietnam are facing deep uncertainty following President Trump’s announcement of a potential 46% tariff on Vietnamese imports. Although the tariff has been paused for 90 days, fear is already spreading. Nguyen Thi Tuyet Hanh, a line manager earning $577 a month, remembers the hardship her family endured when her husband lost his job in 2023. For workers like her, the threat of higher tariffs signals a possible return to those difficult times, causing them to live in constant anxiety about the future.
Vietnam’s rapid rise as a manufacturing hub has been largely driven by American demand, which accounted for over a quarter of its economy last year. However, textile and garment factories, operating on slim 5% profit margins, are under strain as U.S. retailers cut orders or demand lower prices. Tran Nhu Tung, chairman of Thanh Cong Garment, says his company is trying to avoid layoffs by exploring new markets in the Middle East and Europe while negotiating with U.S. clients to absorb the potential tax burden.
The uncertainty is affecting more than just garments. Mian Apparel, employing 12,000 workers, is rushing to meet orders before the tariff pause ends. Meanwhile, businesses like a home fragrance manufacturer are halting seasonal hiring as clients delay or cancel orders. With up to 90% of their customers based in the U.S., companies are worried about supply chain shifts.
Without a solid agreement between the U.S. and Vietnam, the situation may worsen. Even a prolonged pause without clarity could prompt American buyers to relocate sourcing. While Vietnam may benefit from China’s tariff struggles, unresolved uncertainty remains a critical threat to its export-driven economy.
(Adapted from https://www.nytimes.com/)
Question 23: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 about Nguyen Thi Tuyet Hanh?
A. She works as a line manager B. Her family went through hardship
C. Her husband lost his job in 2023 D. Her company went bankrupt
