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Minister of Finance Ekniti says kingdom not severely impacted by latest tariff round imposed on Friday
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Bangkok is scrambling to protect Thai exports after Trump’s latest tariff blitz placed Thailand in the tougher 12.5% bracket. Ministers are rushing negotiations as Washington scrutinises forced labour, factory underuse and global trade practices.
Key facts
- Bangkok is scrambling to protect Thai exports after Trump’s latest tariff blitz placed Thailand in the tougher 12.5% bracket
- Thailand is scrambling to blunt the impact of a sweeping new US tariff offensive after President Donald Trump’s administration placed the kingdom among 60 trading partners facing fresh import duties
- Government moves quickly to assess tariff risks while pushing urgent talks with Washington
- Washington imposed tariffs of either 10% or 12.5% on imports from its 60 largest trading partners
- Thailand was placed in the higher 12.5% category.
- Trump replaces emergency tariffs with stronger trade laws to preserve his protectionist agenda
Summary
Thailand is scrambling to blunt the impact of a sweeping new US tariff offensive after President Donald Trump’s administration placed the kingdom among 60 trading partners facing fresh import duties.
Thailand sought to reassure exporters and investors on Friday after the United States imposed a new tariff regime on 60 trading partners, including the kingdom.