Thailand will not be the target of trade barriers under a Donald Trump presidency, according to Thai ambassador to the United States Pisan Manawapat. The ambassador was apparently trying to allay concerns over President-elect Donald Trump's campaign manifesto ranking US trade interests high on its priority to generate more jobs for Americans. Mr Pisan said yesterday he did not think that Thailand would be a target of any American trade barriers. Mr Pisan did not appear too concerned about Mr Trump's threat to raise import tariffs. That was mentioned while campaigning for votes, and as a businessman Mr Trump would not implement any policy that would have negative effects, he said.

Source: Bangkok Post November 12, 2016 01:56 UTC