Thailand to Make Fresh Proposals to US in Bid to Avert Tariff

Thailand’s finance minister will present fresh proposals to US trade officials in talks scheduled for Wednesday, the latest effort by the nation to avoid a 36% tariff threatened by President Donald Trump.

Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira will hold a video conference with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in which he will discuss revised measures, including additional tariff waivers on US goods, Commerce Minister Jatuporn Buruspat said by phone.

Thai officials are confident they can strike a deal with Washington before the Aug. 1 deadline when the threatened tariffs will kick in. Thailand had previously pledged to eliminate import duties ...