Thailand's PM has ordered six ministries to address forced labour allegations and production overcapacity in response to a 12.5% US tariff imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act. The government is accelerating enforcement of labour laws, establishing supply-chain traceability systems, and identifying vulnerable products to strengthen negotiating positions and limit tariff impacts on Thai exporters. Future business support will focus on productivity and value-addition rather than capacity expansion.
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