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Thailand-U.S. Economic Relations: An Overview (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Revised Jan. 23, 2006
Report Number RS21478
Report Type Report
Authors Wayne M. Morrison, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
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Summary:

Thailand is a key U.S. ally in the international war against terrorism and is an important U.S. economic partner in Southeast Asia. Thailand continues to rebuild its economy after the debilitating effects of the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis. In October 2003, the United States and Thailand announced their intent to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA). Six rounds of negotiations have been held A number of issues remain to be resolved. This report summarizes CRS Report RL32314 , U.S.-Thailand Free Trade Agreement Negotiations , by Raymond J. Hearn and Wayne M. Morrison, and will be revised as events warrant.