Pichai Says 19% US Tariff Reflects Strong Thai-American Ties

Pichai says 19% US tariff reflects strong Thai-American ties

Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira viewed the United States’ imposition of a 19% tariff on Thai goods as a reflection of the close and enduring friendship between the two nations.

Thailand and Cambodia welcome new US tariffs

US trading partners reacted in early August to President Donald Trump’s executive order that would impose new tariffs on goods from several countries within seven days. Trump’s order, issued on Thursday night, provides for a 35 percent tariff on goods from Canada, citing the country’s lack of cooperation in the fight against illegal drugs. At the same time, trade negotiations with Mexico were extended for another 90 days. Thai Finance Minister P…

Thai Finance Minister hails 19% U.S. tariff as win for alliance and economic stability

Deputy PM Pichai praises reduced U.S. tariff as a product of strong Thai–U.S. ties, pledging support for entrepreneurs and farmers through subsidies, soft loans, and reforms to boost Thailand’s global competitiveness. BANGKOK, Thailand – Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira today stated that the recently announced 19% import tariff from the United States reflects the strong and enduring alliance between Thailand an…

19% tariff for both Thailand and Cambodia shows US more focused on mutual benefit: Korn - Thai Newsroom

FORMER finance minister Korn Chatikavanij said in a Facebook post today (Aug. 1) that US tariff of 19 percent for both Thailand and Cambodia shows that the superpower is not distinguishing between right and wrong and clearly in this era friendship is not as important as mutual benefit, TV Channel 7 said. US President […] The post 19% tariff for both Thailand and Cambodia shows US more focused on mutual benefit: Korn appeared first on Thai Newsro…

Trump slashes Thai tariffs to 19% - but is there a catch?

Trump slashes Thai tariffs to 19% – but is there a catch?LegacyUS President Donald Trump has stunned Thailand and the wider ASEAN region by announcing a sharp cut in import tariffs on Thai goods, slashing rates from 36% to 19%. The decision, made public yesterday, July 31, via the former US president’s Truth Social platform, came just hours before an executive order was signed, locking the deal in from today, August 1. The move forms part of Tru…