The tariff negotiations between Thailand and the US will proceed despite domestic political tensions, Thai Minister of Commerce Pichai Naripthaphan said on June 20.
Pichai said the trade talks with the US are important and need to move forward professionally, without regard for any political changes in Thailand, believing that Thailand has clear principles, guidelines and procedures in place.
Regarding the potential impacts of a cabinet reshuffle, he said it is too early to assess the situation.
The US Trade Representative (USTR) requested Thailand submit its initial proposal for tariff negotiation by June 20 (US time).
Earlier, Vuttikrai Leewiraphan, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Commerce and head of the negotiating team, expressed his confidence that discussions and the proposal could yield positive outcomes./.
