This means the review process takes a long time, creating headaches for Thai exporters during the investigation period." The Trade Expansion Act allows the president to impose tariffs if a product is deemed to "threaten national security". Mr Mongkol said fresh geopolitical risks are emerging after Trump threatened to impose tariffs on countries trading with Iran. Intensifying military tensions in global hotspots are also expected to raise external risks, weaken global demand and further weigh on Thai exports, he said. For the period until the court issues a ruling, he said Thai exports to the US should remain stable.

Source: Bangkok Post January 18, 2026 22:21 UTC