Thailand may see hit of up to $8 billion from U.S. tariffs, says official
- On Wednesday, senior officials stated Thailand might suffer a $7 to $8 billion hit from potential U.S. tariffs.
- President Trump's planned announcement of new trade barriers prompted Thailand to strategize trade negotiations.
- Thailand's semiconductor exports may face 25% tariffs, and overall, Thailand collects about 11% higher tariffs than the U.S.
- Vuttikrai Leewiraphan said Thailand collects tariffs about 11% higher than the U.S., potentially causing $7-8 billion losses.
- To avoid tariffs and narrow its trade surplus, Thailand will increase imports of items like corn and crude.
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Thailand may see hit of up to $8 billion from US tariffs
Thailand could suffer a US$7 billion to $8 billion hit from potential US tariffs if the US administration were to even up levies between the two countries, but it has a strategy for trade negotiations, senior officials said on Wednesday.
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