# Thailand aims for enhanced trade agreement following Trump-mediated peace accord

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/politics/254990-thailand-aims-for-enhanced-trade-agreement-following-trump-mediated-peace-accord
- Published: 2025-11-05T07:16:00+07:00
- Author: Arun Upadhyaya

**Thailand has requested a better trade deal from President Trump during talks after
a peace agreement with Cambodia. The goal is to negotiate favorable terms amid ongoing
tariff discussions.**

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## Key Points

 * Thailand requested a “better” trade deal from President Trump during a meeting
   at the APEC summit, hoping the recent peace agreement with Cambodia would incentivize
   the U.S. for more favorable terms. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul communicated
   this after signing a peace declaration aimed at resolving a border dispute.
 * The U.S. and Thailand outlined preliminary trade agreements, with Thailand eliminating
   tariffs on 99% of U.S. goods. The U.S. will impose 19% tariffs on Thailand but
   some undisclosed products may be tariff-free. Detailed negotiations are expected
   by the end of 2025.
 * The countries also signed a memorandum to enhance cooperation on critical minerals
   and agreed on steps to restore peace, including removing heavy weapons from border
   areas, acknowledging Trump’s involvement in improving diplomatic relations.

### Thailand Pursues Enhanced Trade Deal Following Trump-Brokered Peace Pact

Bangkok, Thailand—In the wake of a significant peace agreement brokered by former
U.S. President Donald Trump, Thailand is now actively seeking a more favorable trade
deal to bolster its economic prospects. This initiative, announced on Wednesday,
aims to capitalize on the new diplomatic landscape created by the recent pact, which
aims to normalize relations between previously estranged nations in the region.

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The peace agreement marks a historic turning point, providing Thailand an opportunity
to enhance its trading relationships not only with neighboring countries but also
with key global economic players. Economic analysts suggest that the updated trade
negotiations could lead to reduced tariffs and improved market access for Thai exports,
particularly in agriculture and technology.

Thailand’s efforts come amid shifting global trade dynamics, with countries seeking
to form alliances and strengthen economic ties. With the Asian region becoming an
increasingly vital hub for trade, Thailand’s proactive stance is seen as a strategic
move to position itself as a key player in the area.

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As negotiations progress, all eyes will be on how Thailand leverages this unique
opportunity, with officials set to meet with international counterparts in the coming
months to discuss terms.

_Sources: Reuters, AFP, The Guardian, Economics Department of Chulalongkorn University_