# Bangkok Post - Trump tariffs won’t yet force rate cut, says Bank of Thailand

> The Bank of Thailand said its recent surprise rate cut to 2% leaves its policy robust enough to absorb shocks from US tariffs. Deputy Governor Piti Disyatat said the central bank would not ease further without a substantial negative shock. The comments followed a cut prompted by weak growth data and a direct appeal from the prime minister.

- Date: 2025-03-04 · published 2025-03-04T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Thailand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/25872-bangkok-post-trump-tariffs-won-t-yet-force-rate-cut-says-bank-of-thailand
- Commodities: [Thai Baht (THB per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDTHB.md)

## Why it matters

A pause in Thai easing offers limited support to the baht and does not change feed demand directly. The impact on feed prices is minimal.

## Read by commodity

- USDTHB: neutral

## Sources

- bangkokpost.com: https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2972681/trump-tariffs-wont-yet-force-rate-cut-says-bank-of-thailand

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