Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Suphajee Suthumpun has recently concluded a productive round of discussions with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Deputy USTR Rick Switzer, marking a significant step forward in bilateral trade relations.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating negotiations on the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), with the shared goal of reaching a concrete outcome as soon as possible to strengthen economic confidence and reduce trade pressure.

Key highlights from the talks:
✅ Thailand is ready to expand private sector investment in the U.S., particularly in agro-processing and energy
✅ Thailand pushed for tariff exemptions on Thai goods that the U.S. does not produce domestically — a proposal the U.S. side received openly
✅ Both parties agreed to increase the use of U.S. raw materials in Thailand's supply chains
✅ A Thai delegation will travel to the U.S. on 13–14 May to participate in Section 301 hearings and clarify Thailand's trade and production structure

The deputy prime minister also held discussions with Senator Tammy Duckworth, exploring cooperation in clean energy, small modular nuclear technology, food innovation, healthcare, and infant food industries — sectors where both Thai private enterprises and U.S. institutions see strong mutual potential.

By the numbers: The U.S. is Thailand's 2nd largest trading partner, with total trade valued at over US$93.65 billion in 2025. Thailand's exports to the U.S. reached US$72.5 billion, while imports stood at US$21.1 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of US$51.36 billion for Thailand.

Thailand stands ready to be a reliable and strategic partner to the U.S., building a balanced, sustainable, and mutually beneficial trade relationship for the long term.