Thailand hit with 19% US import tariff – Read on to find out if this issue is an “impact” or an “opportunity”?
August 1, 2025 – is a date that the Thai export sector must record because The White House announced a reduction in import tariffs on Thai products from 36% to 19%equal to Cambodia and Malaysia, along with extending the import tariff deadline for Mexican goods for another 90 days
While this sounds like good news, But the question is…
This is an economic opportunity. Or is it a sign of political pressure?
1. Trade pressure:
2. Geopolitical pressures: wants Thailand to expedite management and end the conflict along the border with Cambodia, which just reached a ceasefire agreement on 28 July.
” But this is a product selection strategy that “does not affect Thai manufacturers.” very
The US reducing import tariffs on Thai products to 19% in 2025 has created ripples in the Thai economy, and of course, the real estate sector has been affected in many ways.
However, political and geopolitical uncertainty, such as the Thai-Cambodian border case, may cause
Finally, Thailand's increasing role in ASEAN could help Bangkok become a regional office and business hub, positively impacting long-term rental properties.