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Small parcels in limbo as Trump moves to end US tariff exemption
AFP, Published on 28/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - An approaching US deadline to end tariff exemptions on small parcels has tripped up global deliveries to the world's biggest economy, with businesses halting shipments to American consumers and mulling price hikes.
FTI mobilises data from 47 industrial groups to counter US tariff hike
Online Reporters, Published on 12/07/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is gathering data from industrial groups for the Finance Ministry to negotiate lower retaliatory tariffs and protect Thailand’s competitiveness in the US market.
Talks aim to tackle Chinese lorries in Thailand
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/08/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is preparing to hold discussions with logistics service providers concerning the impact of nominees from China on the transportation sector.
Ceramic industry faces threat from Chinese knock-offs
Online Reporters, Published on 13/08/2024
» Ceramic manufacturers in Lampang are struggling amid a surge of cheaper Chinese goods flooding the market.
Must see? Solutions in sight for global overtourism
Bloomberg, Published on 12/08/2024
» If you recently visited Barcelona, Mallorca or Venice, you’re a bad tourist who should have stayed home. At least that’s what the anti-tourism protests this summer in certain parts of Europe would have you believe.
Indonesia says tariff review could cover more goods, countries
Bloomberg, Published on 05/07/2024
» Indonesia’s Trade Ministry will investigate a broader range of goods as it seeks to regulate the surge in imports that threatens local industries.
Italy and Thailand strengthen ties at bilateral business forum
Business, Published on 05/07/2024
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce, the Thai Board of Trade and the Italian Embassy in Bangkok recently organised the Italian-Thai Business Forum (ITBF) for the ninth consecutive year in Florence, Italy.
Indonesia to impose ‘safeguard’ import duties
Reuters, Published on 29/06/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesia is preparing to impose safeguard duties of 100% to 200% on imports ranging from footwear to ceramics, reviving a plan to protect domestic industries, according to its trade minister.
Alarm sounded for tainted fruit, vegetable imports
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/03/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is calling on the government to examine fruit and vegetables purchased from neighbouring countries and China more carefully after pesticide contamination was discovered in some imports of farm produce.
Retail sector still sensitive
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/03/2024
» Despite higher tourist spending and tax incentives to spur purchases, Thailand's retail industry remains fragile, with an influx of substandard goods from China piling pressure on local entrepreneurs.