Thailand on alert as US Section 301 probe raises tariff risk up to 25%
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
Thailand faces rising pressure from US Section 301 investigations into forced labour controls and excess industrial capacity, with experts warning tariffs could climb as high as 25% if both cases proceed.
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