Group 1 - Thailand's Finance Minister, Pichai Chunhavan, expressed optimism about reducing tariffs on most U.S. imports to zero, aiming to negotiate before the August 1 deadline set by the U.S. [1] - Thailand submitted a revised proposal to the U.S. to increase bilateral trade by 70% over five years and reduce a trade surplus of $46 billion, including expanding market access for U.S. agricultural and industrial products [1] - The proposal includes lowering import tariffs on 90% of U.S. products, which is seen as a win-win for both Thailand and the U.S. [1] Group 2 - The push for lower tariffs is crucial for protecting Thailand's trade-dependent economy from further downside risks, especially amid high household debt and weak domestic consumption [2] - Officials estimate that maintaining a 36% tariff could reduce Thailand's GDP by at least one percentage point this year [2] - Investor concerns are heightened due to political instability following the suspension of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha over ethical violations related to a border dispute with Cambodia [2]
大量商品零关税+460亿顺差削减！泰国财长：有信心换得美方低税率
Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-07-08 03:43