The PM says Thailand's trade team (led by Commerce Minister Supajee Suthumpun) is still negotiating the reciprocal trade agreement (ART) with the US. Thailand is already at the rate it wants, but the US has added new conditions requiring document changes. The PM would not say what the conditions are, and no call with President Trump is scheduled. Talks may be settled by phone, timing is unclear. For an exporter, keep planning around the 19% rate as a working assumption, not a confirmed figure, and watch for the final announcement before committing to US pricing or contracts.
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