Thailand's Commerce Ministry has identified two critical challenges in US Section 301 tariffs: Forced Labor investigations and Excess Capacity measures. Analysis shows approximately 28% of Thai exports face genuine competitive impact, while 72% are already under tariffs or exemptions. The ministry is preparing to request additional exemptions for agriculture, food products, pet food, shrimp, and processed seafood. Final tariff rates are expected to reach 19–20%, with outcomes pending detailed US review of Excess Capacity across 16 countries and ongoing technical-level discussions by late month.