Thailand Ramps Up Imports, Indonesia Opts for Talks as US Tariffs Hit Southeast Asia
Thailand and Indonesia are taking markedly diplomatic approaches to the Trump administration’s sweeping new trade tariffs, as Southeast Asian nations scramble to respond to U.S. import duties that could significantly impact regional exports. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced Sunday that Thailand will ramp up imports of U.S. energy, aircraft, and agricultural products in a…