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Thailand Braces for Potential 36% US Tariff Threat

7/11/2025

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Thailand's financial experts are sounding the alarm over a potential 36% US tariff on Thai goods, a move that could cripple the nation's export competitiveness, given that the US accounts for 18% of its exports. They urge the government to diversify markets and support small businesses with export loan guarantees while adopting a flexible negotiation strategy to soften the blow.

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Thailand's financial experts are sounding the alarm over a potential 36% US tariff on Thai goods, a move that could cripple the nation's export competitiveness, given that the US accounts for 18% of its exports. They urge the government to diversify markets and support small businesses with export loan guarantees while adopting a flexible negotiation strategy to soften the blow.