Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Discusses with US-ASEAN Business Council Delegation at Government House

Key summary

On November 5, 2026, Ms. Supa Jiratip, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, joined Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in a meeting with a delegation from the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), led by Mr. Brian McFeeters, Chairman of USABC, and representatives from 33 leading US companies, at Government House. The discussion focused on exchanging views on Thai economic policies, enhancing competitiveness, and promoting economic cooperation between Thailand and the United States. Emphasis was placed on negotiations for a reciprocal trade agreement (ART), which have reached key conclusions. The US side proposed announcing the results of the negotiations during the ASEAN summit in mid-November in Manila, Philippines, to further opportunities in target industries such as advanced electronics, artificial intelligence, the digital economy, energy, and agricultural and processed food products. The Ministry of Commerce aims to encourage Thai entrepreneurs to leverage this cooperation to expand markets, increase the value of goods and services, and create sustainable economic opportunities. The US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) is a business organization that promotes economic, trade, and investment relations between the United States and ASEAN member countries.