Thai PM: Thai-US trade talks postponed from April 23

Thai PM: Thai-US trade talks postponed from April 23

Thailand's trade negotiations with the United States, originally scheduled for April 23, have been postponed, according to a source from Government House. The Team Thailand, led by Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, was set to discuss economic policies with the U.S. government on that date. However, the negotiations have been delayed, and the United States has yet to confirm an official date and time for the talks [1].

The postponement comes as the Thai delegation, including Pichai, was initially planning to travel to the United States on April 17 for trade discussions. Instead, Pichai will now attend the Cabinet meeting as usual on April 22. Ahead of the postponed trip, some agencies, such as the Board of Investment, have already traveled to conduct a roadshow and gather investor-related information to support the upcoming negotiations [1].

Meanwhile, Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan commented on the planned visit to negotiate with the United States, stating that he is still waiting for confirmation and scheduling from the U.S. Trade Representative. He noted that the "Trump 2.0 policy" raises concerns about its potential impact on exports during the second quarter, although Thai exports continued to perform well in the first quarter. Thailand's exports grew by 13.6% in January and by 14% in February. The Commerce Ministry is scheduled to announce March exports on April 24, with export growth expected to remain in double digits [1].

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[1] https://www.nationthailand.com/business/economy/40049063