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Substantial US Thai trade deal ready to be finalised by a call between Anutin and Trump says Minister
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Thailand and US head for a sweeping trade pact with Suphajee declaring the main battles settled. Anutin and Trump await the closing call as tariffs, US purchases, electronic payments, cross-border data and telecom ownership dominate the endgame.
Key facts
- Thailand seeks stable US market access after tariffs shift from 36% threat to a 12.5% current rate
- The deal would secure access to Thailand’s largest export market after a threatened 36% tariff
- The final text will reveal how Thailand resolved US demands for greater telecom access while resisting 100% American ownership in sensitive sectors.
- In April 2025, Thailand initially faced a proposed 36% reciprocal US tariff.
- In 2025, Thai exports there reached about ฿2.37 trillion, or US$74 billion
- Under the 2025 framework, Thailand agreed in principle to eliminate tariffs on about 99% of American goods
Summary
Thailand and the United States are days from a sweeping trade deal reaching far beyond tariffs. Minister of Commerce Suphajee Suthumpun says every substantive issue is settled, with only legal drafting left. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is then expected to speak directly with US President Donald Trump to close the pact. The deal would secure access to Thailand’s largest export market after a threatened 36% tariff.
Thailand and the United States are closing in on a sweeping trade agreement after months of intensive negotiations. Minister of Commerce Suphajee Suthumpun says every major issue has now been settled. Only legal wording and technical details remain. Notably, she expects that work to be completed within about one week.