泰国消费者信心低达27个月, Thai consumer confidence reaches 27-month low amid US tariff threats and economic concerns.

泰国消费者信心在5月达到27个月的低点,跌至54.2。 Thai consumer confidence hit a 27-month low in May, dropping to 54.2. 对美国36%的关税威胁和经济疲软的恐惧助长了这一下降。 This decline is fueled by fears of a 36% US tariff threat and a weakening economy. 关税关切可能使经济损失46亿至62亿美元。 The tariff concerns could cost the economy between $4.6 billion and $6.2 billion. 财政部将2025年国内生产总值增长率预测降低至2.1%。 The Ministry of Finance lowered the GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 2.1%. 经济在2024年增长了2.5%,低于目标。 The economy experienced a 2.5% growth in 2024, short of targets. 消费价格也有所下降,表明通缩压力。 Consumer prices have also fallen, indicating deflationary pressures. 与美国为避免关税而进行的会谈尚未开始。 Talks with the US to avert tariffs have not yet begun.