Thailand eyes EU free trade deal by year end amid US tariff risk


BNAGKOK (Bloomberg): Thailand wants to wrap up talks with the European Union on a long-awaited free trade deal by the end of the year as it seeks to reinforce economic security amid potential tariff risks from the US, an official said. 

Bangkok shares the view with the EU, Thailand’s fourth largest trading partner, that the pact has become paramount in an uncertain geoeconomic climate, Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said on Friday. 

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