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Thailand’s trade pact nears final stage before Trump trip

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 7:37 PM UTC · How we work

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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the trade pact with United States is at its final stage.
He expects to sign the Reciprocal Trade Agreement during President Donald Trump’s November Asia trip.
Trump’s letter instructed his team and U.S. Trade Representative to draft the final clause.
The United States imposed a 12.5% tariff on Thai imports in July.
The United States accounts for 24% of Thailand’s total exports in 2026.

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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the trade pact with United States is at its final stage.
He expects to sign the Reciprocal Trade Agreement during President Donald Trump’s November Asia trip.
Trump’s letter instructed his team and U.S. Trade Representative to draft the final clause.
The United States imposed a 12.5% tariff on Thai imports in July.
The United States accounts for 24% of Thailand’s total exports in 2026.