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Thailand Seeks Better Trade Deal with U.S. Post-Peace Agreement

10/30/2025

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Thailand Seeks Trade Deal

Thailand is pursuing a better trade deal with the U.S. after a peace agreement with Cambodia, facilitated by President Donald Trump.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul discussed this request with Trump at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea.
The peace declaration aims to settle a border dispute that caused military clashes.
A joint statement indicated Thailand's plan to eliminate tariffs on 99% of U.S. goods, while the U.S. will maintain 19% tariffs on Thailand.
Further negotiations are anticipated by the end of the year.

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Trump Claims Peace Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed credit for brokering a Cambodia–Thailand peace deal at a signing ceremony in Malaysia, declaring "NO WAR! Millions of lives saved" after a violent border dispute.
Xi Jinping asserted that China played a significant role in resolving the conflict, describing Trump as a supportive bystander and emphasizing China's ongoing peace efforts in the region.
A U.S. official downplayed China's involvement, stating it was not significant.
The peace agreement, facilitated by ASEAN, was signed amid ongoing tensions, with previous clashes displacing over 300,000 people.

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Thailand Seeks Trade Deal

Thailand is pursuing a better trade deal with the U.S. after a peace agreement with Cambodia, facilitated by President Donald Trump.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul discussed this request with Trump at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea.
The peace declaration aims to settle a border dispute that caused military clashes.
A joint statement indicated Thailand's plan to eliminate tariffs on 99% of U.S. goods, while the U.S. will maintain 19% tariffs on Thailand.
Further negotiations are anticipated by the end of the year.

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