DPM Ekniti Highlights Policy Stability During Trade Talks with U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas joined by Deputy Director of the Fiscal Policy Office Nadhavuudh Dhamasiri met with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on April 14, 2026, during the 2026 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce serves as a critical liaison for Thailand to engage with the American private sector. The meeting addressed three main objectives: attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from American companies, advancing technological cooperation, and assessing investor sentiment toward Thailand’s economic environment. At the Meeting, The Chamber representatives shared perspectives on global fiscal policy, noting that reciprocal trade taxes are likely to become the "new normal" over the next 2-3 years. They recommended that Thailand continue negotiations to ensure policy clarity and maintain global competitiveness as tax dynamics evolve.

In response, the Deputy PM assured the Chamber of the administration’s stability and commitment to strengthening the Thailand-U.S. economic partnership. He highlighted the government’s focus on advancing technology and workforce skills in Thai industries to meet current investment requirements.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reaffirmed Thailand’s significance to American business interests and expressed strong interest in expanding future investments in the Kingdom.