US-Thailand Tariff Talks Likely to Be Virtual as Deadline Nears

Thailand’s tariff negotiations with the US are likely to take place virtually as President Donald Trump’s self-imposed July 9 deadline nears, according to the Department of Trade Negotiations.

The trade-reliant Southeast Asian nation aims to conclude trade talks with the US before the end of the grace period set by Washington, Director General Chotima Iemsawasdikul said at a briefing. Preparations are underway for trade negotiations with the US though the exact date hasn’t been set yet, Chotima said.