Vietnam's economy benefits from the deal, but the VanEck Vietnam ETF's limited manufacturing exposure means the news isn't a strong buy catalyst. Learn more on VNM ETF here.

Under the new deal, US goods into Vietnam will not be taxed while Vietnamese exports will face a 20 per cent US tariff.

Retail stocks with heavy exposure to Vietnam were rising Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam that would lower tariffs on goods imported to the U.S. from there to 20% from the 46% announced back in April.