Thai exports hit by new US 12.5% Section 301 tariff over forced labour rules
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
The United States has imposed an additional 12.5% Section 301 tariff on most Thai imports, with electronics, tyres, appliances, processed food and textiles among key sectors affected.
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.
Trump announces plan for 100% tariff on generic drug imports to boost US production
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
US plans 100% tariffs on patented drug imports to reshore production, while Thailand faces limited direct impact but a shifting global pharma landscape
Thailand on alert as US shifts trade war to Section 301 probes
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
The US is moving from broad reciprocal tariffs to targeted Section 301 investigations, putting Thailand under scrutiny over forced labour controls and industrial overcapacity.
US invokes Section 301 to impose 25% tariff on Brazilian imports
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
The United States will impose a new 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports from July 22, citing unfair trade practices, while Brazil plans WTO action and retaliatory measures.
Historic electricity tariff reform sets household rate at 3 baht per unit, data centres to pay more
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026
The National Energy Policy Council has approved seven electricity reform measures, including removing public lighting costs from household bills and cutting the first 200 units of residential electricity to 3 baht per unit.
Thailand faces two US Section 301 proceedings as tariff expiry nears
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026
Thailand is seeking the least damaging outcome from US Section 301 proceedings over forced labour import controls and alleged excess manufacturing capacity.