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Thailand makes fresh proposals to reduce US tariff pain
Published on 16/07/2025
» Thai officials were preparing to present fresh proposals to their US counterparts in trade talks scheduled for Wednesday night Thailand time, the latest effort by the country to avoid a 36% tariff threatened by President Donald Trump.
Trump says Indonesia goods to face 19% tariff under new pact
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/07/2025
» US President Donald Trump said he reached a deal with Indonesia that will see goods from the country face a 19% tariff, while US exports will not be taxed.
Thailand to withdraw casino bill as ruling bloc hit by crisis
Published on 07/07/2025
» The government will withdraw a controversial bill to legalise casinos from parliament following mounting public opposition and a fresh bout of political turmoil that has reduced the ruling coalition’s majority.
Nations chase US trade deals as Bessent hints at extension
Published on 07/07/2025
» Major US trading partners hurried over the weekend to secure trade deals or lobby for extra time, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that some countries lacking an agreement by the deadline on Wednesday will have the option of a three-week extension to negotiate.
Trump eyes simple tariff rates over complex talks, says letters going out Friday
Published on 04/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said Washington will start sending letters to countries on Friday specifying what tariff rates they will face on imports to the United States, a clear shift from earlier pledges to strike scores of individual deals.
Thailand will hold trade talks with US next week, finance minister says
Published on 27/06/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Friday he will travel to the United States for trade talks next week.
Two finalists for Bank of Thailand governor proposed
Published on 24/06/2025
» The panel vetting the six candidates for governor of the Bank of Thailand has submitted two names to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Ukraine seeks to build more of its own weapons
Published on 21/06/2025
» KYIV - Ukraine has accumulated $43 billion for its defence industry so far this year between local funding and aid from allies, using it to ramp up the production and purchase of drones, artillery and other weaponry, said President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Thai exports soar by most in three years ahead of US tariffs
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/06/2025
» Thailand’s exports surged the most since early 2022 as companies rushed to stockpile goods while the Donald Trump administration’s planned tariffs are still on hold.
Pro-Trump nationalist wins Poland’s presidential election
Published on 02/06/2025
» A nationalist candidate backed by Donald Trump secured victory in Poland’s presidential election, defeating the centrist mayor of Warsaw in a contest that could stymie the government’s efforts to shift the nation back into the European Union mainstream.