Commerce Minister Supasee said the UAE FTA could be signed in early next year, after 2-3 months of legal review. She estimates trade could rise by 10,000-12,000 million baht, mainly through agricultural and other exports. The UAE also plans to bring investment in energy, data centres and food, and platforms to bring Thai SMEs into its market. Thai exporters to the Gulf should watch for timing, but nothing changes yet. The US tax talks are still in detail stage, with a possible signing at the November ASEAN summit.