Bangkok, May 13 -- Thailand has sent a trade proposal to the US, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on May 13, as her government seeks negotiations to reduce US tariffs.

Thailand is among the Southeast Asian nations hardest hit by measures introduced by US President Donald Trump, facing a tariff of up to 36% on its exports if a reduction cannot be negotiated before a global moratorium expires in July.

There have been discussions with representatives from various sectors, and a trade proposal has been sent to the US, Paetongtarn told reporters, adding that the government is waiting for the right time to schedule talks.

Regarding measures to address the trade imbalance with the US, the Thai government said it will increase import...