美泰对等贸易框架协议公布

Core Points - The article discusses the recent joint statement released by the White House regarding the U.S.-Thailand Trade Framework, highlighting significant trade agreements and commitments made by Thailand to enhance bilateral trade relations [1][2] Group 1: Tariff and Non-Tariff Barriers - Thailand will eliminate 99% of tariff barriers on all U.S. industrial products, food, and agricultural products, while the U.S. will maintain a 19% equivalent tariff on Thai goods, with certain items listed in the White House's executive order subject to zero tariffs [1] - Thailand has agreed to address non-tariff barriers for U.S. industrial products by accepting U.S. standards for vehicles, FDA-approved pharmaceuticals, issuing import licenses for U.S. fuel ethanol, and removing legal incentives for customs penalties [1] - For U.S. food and agricultural products, Thailand will expedite the entry of meat, poultry, and horticultural products that meet U.S. certification standards and accept certifications from U.S. regulatory agencies [1] Group 2: Services and Investment - Thailand commits to not imposing a digital services tax, ensuring non-discriminatory measures for U.S. digital services, and supporting the WTO's suspension of electronic transmission tariffs [1] - The country will not impose screening quotas on films and will relax foreign ownership restrictions in the telecommunications sector, as well as eliminate regulations requiring domestic processing of Thai-issued debit card transactions [1] Group 3: Purchase Commitments - Thailand plans to purchase approximately $2.6 billion worth of U.S. agricultural products annually, including feed corn, soybean meal, and dried distillers grains [2] - The country will also buy about $5.4 billion in U.S. energy products each year, including liquefied natural gas, crude oil, and ethane, along with 80 aircraft from the U.S. totaling $18.8 billion [2] - Additional principles regarding labor, environment, intellectual property, and state-owned enterprises are included in the agreement, with negotiations for the Trade Agreement set to commence in the coming weeks [2]