US EditionThailand has 'strong plan' to handle US tariffs, hopes to negotiate: PM
- Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra stated that the country is ready to deal with the 36% tariff imposed by the US and plans to discuss lowering it with US officials.
- The Thai government has outlined measures to support exporters affected by US tariffs, which could lead to losses of $7-8 billion, according to the Commerce Ministry.
- Exports of steel and aluminum have already been impacted by the tariffs, which increased from 0-12.5% to 25% for steel and from 0-6.25% to 25% for aluminum.
- The government has set up strategies to support Thai exporters affected by the tariffs, including exploring new markets for goods, as highlighted by Paetongtarn.
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The Daily StarThailand has 'strong plan' to handle US tariffs, hopes to negotiate: PM
BANGKOK: Thailand has a "strong plan" to handle swingeing new trade tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump and hopes to negotiate a reduction, the country's prime minister said on Thursday (Apr 3). Paetongtarn Shinawatra said the government would take steps to mitigate the impact of the 36
Thailand PM Says Prepared to Deal With US Tariffs, Plans Talks
Thailand is prepared to deal with the fallout of the 36% so-called reciprocal tariff imposed by the Trump administration, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said, adding that the Southeast Asian country would hold talks with the US to lower the levy.
Thai PM vows ‘strong plan’ to tackle US tariffs, seeks negotiation
BANGKOK, April 3 — Thailand has a "strong plan" to handle swingeing new trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump and hopes to negotiate a reduction, the prime minister said today. Paetongtarn Shinawatra said the government would take steps to mitigate the impact of the 36 percent levy announced by Washington as part of sweeping tariffs that have sent global markets reeling.
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