The US White House released a report identifying Thailand as a Tier 2 country in an illegal transshipment network moving Chinese goods through 40 countries to evade US tariffs, costing the US $19-26 billion annually and 450,000 jobs. Thailand is flagged for deep supply chain integration with China and regional transshipment vulnerabilities. The report aims to inform US enforcement agencies, including AI-powered border detection systems, though no new policies are announced. This directly impacts Thai exporters and logistics operators facing increased scrutiny.
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