Thailand proposes meeting between PM and US President Trump for trade talks, minister says
BANGKOK: Thailand has proposed talks between Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and US President Donald Trump this week, the Thai commerce minister said on Tuesday, as the two countries seek to conclude negotiations on a bilateral trade deal and discuss tariff rates. Anutin is travelling to New York for the UN General Assembly. Thailand has proposed a meeting with Trump on September 17 or 18,…
Bangkok - Thailand has proposed a meeting between Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and US President Donald Trump for trade talks this week, according to Thai Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun. The two nations are in the process of finalizing negotiations for a bilateral trade deal and discussing tariff rates. Anutin is currently in New York for the UN General Assembly.
The Thai Commerce Ministry intends to finalize trade negotiations before the leaders' meeting, reserving tariff rates and any final adjustments for discussions at the highest level, as stated by Suphajee. The Thai Commerce Ministry aims to achieve tariff-rate trade conditions that are competitive with regional counterparts, according to Suphajee.
In July, the United States imposed a 12.5% tariff on imports from Thailand. The United States remains Thailand's largest export market, contributing 24% of the country's total exports to date in 2022.
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