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Mint
11-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Thaksin Joins Thai Ministers in Fine-tuning Response to Trump Tariff Threat
Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of Thailand's ruling party, is taking a more proactive role in shaping the country's response to deal with the fallout of President Donald Trump's threat to impose a steep 36% tariff on its exports to the US. Thaksin, father of suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, participated in a high-level meeting in Bangkok on Friday that included senior economic advisers and the ministers of finance and commerce. The agenda included finalizing additional concessions to offer Washington in a bid to reduce the proposed tariff and formulating measures to shield domestic industries and farmers from the potential economic impact, according to local media reports. Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, who heads the task force negotiating with the US, said after the meeting the government plans to make slight adjustments to its proposal framework in hopes of securing a more 'competitive' tariff rate compared to neighboring nations. Pichai said he's ready to travel to the US for talks if needed. Read: Humbled Thai Billionaire Is a Warning to Trump-Era Populists Thai officials remain optimistic about reaching a deal before the Aug. 31 deadline set by Trump. Their current offer includes eliminating import taxes on 90% of US goods and removing various non-tariff barriers. Thailand has also pledged to increase bilateral trade and slash its $46 billion trade surplus with the US by 70% within five years. Thaksin's direct involvement underscores the seriousness with which the Pheu Thai Party-led government is approaching the tariff challenge, particularly its potential effects on small businesses and farmers. Following Paetongtarn's suspension last month over an alleged ethics violation, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has taken over the leadership of the administration. Since returning to Thailand in 2023 after 15 years in self-imposed exile, Thaksin has remained a dominant figure in Thai politics. He has frequently voiced his views on economic strategy and has promoted policies that have since been adopted by the government. Read: Thaksin Confident Thai Court Will Clear Premier in Ethics Case In an interview with Nation TV on Wednesday, Thaksin said Thailand could still secure a better deal from the Trump administration if it negotiates wisely. He warned that the country must also have an 'exit strategy' and be cautious of any US demands involving China in exchange for tariff relief. 'If we rush and give-in to everything — essentially stripping ourselves naked — we'd just get exploited,' the billionaire politician said. 'If granting them everything brings war to our soil, then no — we won't do it.' The US was Thailand's largest export market in 2024, accounting for about 18% of total shipments. Thai exports have risen approximately 15% in the first five months of this year, fueled by accelerated ordering in anticipation of the proposed tariff. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Newsweek
13-06-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
The Bulletin June 12, 2025
The rundown: With labor market uncertainty, jobs rewarding employees for "going the extra mile" and competing responsibilities inside and outside the workplace, a growing number of Americans are suffering from what experts refer to as "time poverty." Learn more about what it means. Why it matters: The term has been increasingly adopted by psychologists to denote the chronic imbalance between the time a person needs and that which their work life allows them. A new survey by wellness firm Wondr Health revealed the extent of the issue, finding that the majority (62 percent) of U.S. workers do not take their allotted time off because of the internalized pressures of work and let about one-third of their annual vacation days go unspent. Read more in-depth coverage: Trump-Era Economic Shifts Driving Up U.S. Worker Stress Levels TL/DR: "No one is harder on most of us than ourselves and it leads to time poverty, a condition where we simply do not have enough time for a meaningful work-life balance," said Dr. Tim Church, chief medical officer at Wondr Health. What happens now? Experts pointed to the need for allotted "mental health days," as well as the willingness of businesses to invest in employee wellness programs and foster open communication with their workforces. Deeper reading Americans Are Suffering From 'Time Poverty'
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Absolutely Enraging': John Oliver Scorches Democratic Apathy Over 1 Key Trump Issue
'Last Week Tonight' host John Oliver on Sunday delivered a searing critique of what he described as some Democrats' indifference to the 'breathtakingly cruel' immigration actions taking place under President Donald Trump's administration. In a deep-dive segment, Oliver highlighted reports of mass deportations and due process violations targeting undocumented immigrants, noting that while some Democratic leaders have traveled to El Salvador's mega-prison where some deportees are being held, others appear to be looking the other way. 'To their credit, a number of prominent Democrats have gone to El Salvador to call attention to this,' Oliver said. 'Which is definitely preferable to the approach others have taken.' He cited anonymous House Democrats who were quoted as asking, 'Should it be the big issue for Democrats? Probably not' and 'complaining that rather than talking about the tariff policy and the economy, we're going to go take the bait for one hairdresser?' It's 'absolutely enraging,' said Oliver, 'especially as many voters do seem to get the clear problem with deporting people without due process — to a prison for life — even in red states.' Oliver urged viewers to protest publically, particularly as related cases come to court. 'It can make a difference,' he said, citing former Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist's assertion that, 'No honorable judge would ever cast his vote because he thought the majority of the public wanted him to vote that way but that in certain cases, judges are undeniably influenced by the great tides of public opinion.' Oliver concluded: 'I would argue the moment we're in right now isn't just worthy of a great tide, it is worthy of a fucking tsunami because this is an absolute outrage and it is one where it is important to remind our elected leaders that all people are worthy of safety, protection and due process.' Watch here: Trump Flips Out At Wall Street Journal Reporter: 'You Hear Me? What I Said?' Fired Federal Worker Reveals Chilling Trump-Era Condition To Get Job Back Dr. Phil's Portrayal Of Trump To His Face Has Critics 'LOL'ing So Hard
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Donald Trump's Latest Blame Game Slammed As Have-It-Both-Ways Nonsense
President Donald Trump attempted to split responsibility for the U.S. economy during an interview that aired Sunday, leading to mockery and criticism online. In a sit-down with NBC News' 'Meet the Press' anchor Kristen Welker, Trump was asked about the current state of the U.S. economy following a contraction during his first 100 days back in office, which has also seen market turmoil thanks to his trade agenda and controversial tariffs. 'When does it become the Trump economy?' Welker asked Trump, who has repeatedly sought to blame his predecessor, now-former President Joe Biden, for any economic blips. 'It partially is right now,' Trump replied. 'I think the good parts are the Trump economy, and the bad parts are the Biden economy.' Trump was accused of trying to have it both ways with his reply as the moment went viral on social media: Trump Flips Out At Wall Street Journal Reporter: 'You Hear Me? What I Said?' Fired Federal Worker Reveals Chilling Trump-Era Condition To Get Job Back Dr. Phil's Portrayal Of Trump To His Face Has Critics 'LOL'ing So Hard
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Donald Trump Flips Out At Wall Street Journal Reporter: ‘You Hear Me? What I Said?'
Donald Trump flipped out at a journalist for The Wall Street Journal onboard Air Force One on Sunday. The journalist drew Trump's ire after asking about talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the U.S. president's effort to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine over the former's invasion of the latter. Trump asked which outlet the reporter worked for, a tactic he's resorted to frequently during his second term. When told the Journal, he then railed: 'That's what I thought. Boy, you people treat us so badly. Wall Street Journal has truly gone to hell. Go ahead, yeah. Rotten newspaper. You hear me? What I said? It's a rotten newspaper.' Trump then told the journalist to 'go ahead' with the question but refused to answer. 'I wouldn't tell The Wall Street Journal because it'd be wasting my time. There are talks, but I don't want to talk to The Wall Street Journal. Look, Wall Street Journal is China-oriented and they're really bad for this country.' Trump turned to take a question from another journalist. It's the latest flashpoint between Trump and the Rupert Murdoch-owned publication, which despite its conservative leaning has in recent months flamed Trump on multiple occasions — most notably over his trade policies and market-spooking tariffs, which it dubbed 'The Dumbest Trade War In History.' Trump: Who you with?Reporter: Wall Street JournalTrump: Wall Street Journal has truly gone to hell. Rotten newspaper. You hear me, what I said… It's a rotten newspaper.. — Acyn (@Acyn) May 5, 2025 Fired Federal Worker Reveals Chilling Trump-Era Condition To Get Job Back Jeffrey Goldberg Reveals How Trump Weirded Him Out During Interview: 'Truly Odd' Dr. Phil's Portrayal Of Trump To His Face Has Critics 'LOL'ing So Hard
