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Trump Starts Global Tariff Wall, Thailand Hit with 36% Tax
The US has a positive trade balance with Australia. We are being slugged with tariffs anyway, in breach of free trade agreements. It is not about leveling the playing field. It's about tilting it in America's favor. -
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US Nurse Suffers Devastating Facial Injuries in Krabi Moped Crash
Picture courtesy of Boston 25 News A heart-stopping vacation horror in Krabi, Thailand, as an American ICU nurse sees her holiday flip into a nightmare moped crash, leaving her with catastrophic facial injuries. Sierra Fairhurst, a 24-year-old from Massachusetts, was cruising with friends when darkness engulfed her journey, resulting in shattered facial bones and lost teeth. Struggling in a local hospital with unsatisfactory conditions, the situation grew worse when her passport vanished, stalling vital medical transfers. Despite the chaos, her mother, Zoe Rose, and brother rushed to her side, encountering hospital rooms with pigeons and inadequate facilities. "Physically, you can see that her nose is over to the side; physically, she doesn’t have any teeth; her chin was kind of removed, but it’s now back on, and her eyelid was gone, but that’s now on," Rose lamented about her daughter's condition. A GoFundMe page, aiming to ease the financial burden of medical expenses and recovery, has been established to help Sierra’s family during this challenging time. Compounded by lost identification, transferring Sierra to a better hospital in Bangkok for further treatment seemed impossible, yet the US Embassy hustled a new passport to re-ignite her recovery journey. Finally flown to Bangkok for urgent surgeries, Sierra returned safely to the US by March 27th. Boston Logan International Airport marked the start of her stateside healing journey, ushering in a series of appointments with specialists to address her severe injuries, with ongoing costs potentially reaching thousands of Thai Baht. Her mother remains thankful that Sierra is alive to tell the tale. As Sierra soldiers through recovery, her spirit shines brighter, pressing on through physical scars with hopes of returning to her everyday life and the healthcare field. This incident underscores the critical importance of careful travel planning and safety precautions on international adventures, highlighting the vital role of community support in times of crisis. Based on a story by The Thaiger -- 2025-04-03 -
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Trump Starts Global Tariff Wall, Thailand Hit with 36% Tax
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Myanmar Faces 44% Tariff as Trump Escalates Trade War
Myanmar, already battered by conflict and natural disasters, has been hit with a 44% tariff under US President Donald Trump’s latest round of trade levies. The move is part of a sweeping overhaul of US trade policy, targeting several Southeast Asian and African nations, with Trump declaring it a fight against countries that have “cheated” America. Announced on Wednesday, the tariffs mark a sharp shift in US economic relations and risk igniting a global trade war. Myanmar, which suffered a devastating earthquake last week and continues to grapple with the effects of a 2021 military coup, is among the hardest-hit nations. Analysts say the decision will further strain an already fragile economy, where conflict, displacement, and sanctions have choked trade and investment. While Cambodia tops the list with a 49% tariff, Myanmar’s position is not far behind. Laos (48%), Vietnam (46%), and Sri Lanka (44%) have also been targeted. Meanwhile, major players like China (34%) and Indonesia (32%) face significant levies, highlighting what experts believe is a broader strategy to curb Chinese influence in the region. Dr Siwage Dharma Negara of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore noted that these tariffs indirectly aim at China, as Myanmar and other Southeast Asian nations have increasingly become hubs for Chinese investment. “By targeting these countries, the administration hopes to hit Chinese exports and influence,” he explained. For Myanmar, the tariff could have severe consequences. The country’s economy has already shrunk under military rule, with foreign investment fleeing and inflation soaring. The US is an important export destination, particularly for garments and agricultural goods—sectors that employ thousands of vulnerable workers. With increased costs, businesses may struggle to remain competitive, potentially leading to factory closures and job losses. The broader impact of Trump’s tariffs remains uncertain, but experts warn of rising costs, inflation, and economic instability. As one financial analyst put it: “This is how you sabotage the world’s economic engine while claiming to supercharge it.” With reciprocal tariffs set to take effect on 9 April, Myanmar and other affected nations now face a difficult path ahead, as they weigh potential responses to the sudden economic shock. -2025-04-03 -
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Trump Starts Global Tariff Wall, Thailand Hit with 36% Tax
Trump IS the cancer! There is no cure until the Justice Matters Dept gets its act together and shoves him into prison where he should have been years ago! -
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The left wants to destroy the Greatest country on Earth.
I know you're yellow with envy. You demonize the US while you're forced to reside in Thailand because you're priced out of a decent existence in LOS.
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