泰国政府发言人周一表示,泰国财政部长和商务部长将率领代表团前往美国,寻求根据特朗普总统的贸易措施减免计划中的36%关税。由财政部长Pichai Chunhavajira率领的先遣队将于周四出发,与私营部门团体举行会议,商务部长Pichai Nariphthaphan稍后也将加入。预计将于4月21日与美国官员进行会谈。泰国去年向美国出口了550亿美元,面临456亿美元贸易逆差的压力。发言人Jirayu Houngsub表示:“该战略将侧重于共同感兴趣的行业,如宠物食品、开放市场和增加美国进口。”。他还指出,将加强检查,防止第三国规避。泰国此前曾承诺增加美国进口,降低玉米关税,并增加对美国的联合投资。
Thailand’s finance and commerce ministers will lead a delegation to the U.S. to seek relief from a planned 36% tariff under President Trump’s trade measures, a government spokesperson said on Monday. An advance team, led by Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, will depart Thursday for meetings with private sector groups, with Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan joining later. Talks with U.S. officials are expected on April 21. Thailand, which exported USD 55 billion to the U.S. last year, faces pressure over a USD 45.6 billion trade deficit. "The strategy will focus on industries of mutual interest, such as pet food, opening markets, and increasing U.S. imports," according to spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub. He also noted tighter inspections to prevent third-country circumvention. Thailand has previously pledged to increase U.S. imports, lower corn tariffs, and boost joint investments in the U.S.