Trump administration flagged Thailand and 40+ trading partners as potential facilitators of Chinese tariff evasion, reportedly costing the US $19–26 billion in annual tariff revenue. The White House released "The Great Transshipment Scam" report identifying critical supply chain risks, with AI-powered border detection systems being deployed. Thailand faces pressure to strengthen origin verification rules and transparency, especially in IT and electronics sectors. Thai exporters and policymakers must prepare defensive documentation and clarify manufacturing/origin claims to avoid trade penalties, though short-term export impacts may occur.