Thai Exporters Face 12.5% US Tariff but See Little Competitive Shift
Thailand's trade bodies say Washington's new levies affect most rivals equally, though forced labour compliance and diversification now top the agenda
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Thailand's trade bodies say Washington's new levies affect most rivals equally, though forced labour compliance and diversification now top the agenda
Federation of Thai Industries lowers production forecast by 50,000 units after shipping disruptions through Strait of Hormuz hammer vehicle shipments to the region
Japanese automaker targets Southeast Asia's largest car market as regional production hub for electrified vehicles through 2030
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