The White House published a report on 13 Aug 2026 naming Thailand as a Tier 2 country in a Chinese transshipment network, alongside Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Turkey. The report sets no new policy, but US customs (CBP) is getting more tools, including AI that checks container markings and X-rays against declared goods. If you export to the US or supply exporters, expect more scrutiny of origin paperwork and any China-linked inputs. Keep certificates of origin and supplier records in order.