Thailand's commerce minister Supajee flies to Washington on 30 Aug-1 Sep 2026 to push the ART reciprocal trade deal. Thailand says it will hold firm on three red lines: pork with ractopamine, security, and 100% foreign ownership in some sectors such as telecoms. Section 301 duties on autos and parts, rubber products and machinery are still pending; Thailand hopes its rate will be close to rivals'. About 72% of Thai exports to the US already get the extra 12.5% Section 301 tariff waived, and Thailand is seeking exemptions for 7 more groups (78 tariff codes), including food, electronics, autos parts and medical goods. Exporters in these sectors should watch the outcome and plan for the possibility of tariffs on the remaining 28%.