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Trump unveils slew of new tariffs, punishes Canada
AFP, Published on 01/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs Thursday on nearly 70 countries -- including a blistering 35% on neighbour Canada -- as he seeks to reshape global trade to benefit the US economy.
Trump orders tariffs on dozens of countries in push to reshape global trade
AFP, Published on 01/08/2025
» WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump ordered the reimposition of tariffs on dozens of trading partners Thursday -- his cornerstone strategy for reshaping global trade to benefit the US economy.
Siam Cement Group intends to stay lean to compete in 2025
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/08/2025
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, continues to strengthen its competitiveness to survive challenging circumstances in Thailand and overseas in the second half of 2025.
Exports to US may get '18% tariff'
Bangkok Post, Published on 01/08/2025
» A Finance Ministry source suggested on Thursday that the United States will impose an 18% tariff on Thai goods, a new reciprocal tariff policy set to take effect on Friday.
State agency lifts GDP forecast to 2.2%
Business, Published on 31/07/2025
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) under the Finance Ministry has slightly increased its Thai GDP growth forecast for this year to 2.2%, up from its previous estimate of 2.1% in April.
Pheu Thai earns poor marks
Business, Published on 28/07/2025
» The government led by Paetongtarn Shinawatra is set to complete its first year in office this September.
Tourism confidence dives
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 25/07/2025
» The tourism confidence index in the second quarter plunged year-on-year, as tourism contracted since the beginning of the year due to safety concerns and cautious tourism spending following the US's decision to implement a reciprocal tariff policy, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Government preps budget for tariff woe
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/07/2025
» The government looks set to allocate additional budgetary support for businesses impacted by the US reciprocal tariffs.
US tariffs to be cushioned by B25bn state package
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/07/2025
» The Finance Ministry is allocating an additional 25 billion baht in the 2026 fiscal budget to mitigate the impact of tariff measures imposed by US President Donald Trump.
Federation of Thai Industries revises down export target amid tariff woes
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/07/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has revised down the car manufacturing export target this year amid concerns over the US reciprocal tariff, bringing down Thailand's total car production goal to 1.45 million units from 1.5 million units.