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Thailand to increase US imports, lower taxes in tariff response

  • Thailand plans to increase imports from the US and lower some import taxes to negotiate better terms on a 36% tariff imposed by the US, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
  • The US Trade Representative has listed Thailand's high trade barriers, including lax intellectual property protection and import regulations, as major issues affecting trade relations.
  • Thailand's trade surplus with the US was $45 billion in 2024, leading to the increased tariff that could impact Thailand's growth by one percentage point in 2025, as mentioned by Pichai Chunhavajira.
  • To balance trade with the US within ten years, Thailand will consider importing various US goods, including corn, soybeans, and liquefied natural gas, as stated by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
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Pattaya Mail broke the news in Pattaya City, Thailand on Monday, April 7, 2025.
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